FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: candy and chewing gum from Denmark
FDA category: Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum · October 2016 to September 15, 2026
FDA refused 27 candy and chewing gum shipment lines from Denmark between October 2016 and September 15, 2026, 3 of them in 2026; the most refused products were licorice candy and candy without chocolate n.e.c., most often for NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 27
- candy and chewing gum lines refused since October 2016
- 3
- refused so far in 2026
- 4
- firms with the most records, listed below
Candy and chewing gum refusals from Denmark by year
Shipment lines FDA refused each year. The table has the same numbers as the chart.
| Year | Refusal lines | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | 3 | |
| 2022 | 2 | |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1 | -83% |
| 2018 | 6 | -57% |
| 2017 | 14 |
Licorice candy refusals from Denmark
FDA refused 21 licorice candy lines from Denmark between October 2016 and September 15, 2026, 78% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Licorice candy, soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | 21 | 77.8% |
Recent licorice candy refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carletti A/SSkodstrup, Denmark | Licorice candy, soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Carletti A/SSkodstrup, Denmark | Licorice candy, soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Lakrids By Johan BuelowHvidovre, Denmark | Licorice candy, soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | LACKS N/CNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Lakrids By Johan BuelowHvidovre, Denmark | Licorice candy, soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | LACKS N/CNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Lakrids By Johan BuelowHvidovre, Denmark | Licorice candy, soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | LABELINGNUTRIT LBL | Source |
Candy without chocolate n.e.c. refusals from Denmark
FDA refused 3 candy without chocolate n.e.c. lines from Denmark between October 2016 and September 15, 2026, 11% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Candy without chocolate n.e.c. | 3 | 11.1% |
Recent candy without chocolate n.e.c. refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toms Confectionery GroupBallerup, Denmark | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | LACKS N/CCOLORLABELNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Toms Confectionery GroupBallerup, Denmark | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Toms Confectionery GroupBallerup, Denmark | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | UNSAFE COLLACKS N/CNO ENGLISH+1 | Source |
Flavored candy refusals from Denmark
FDA refused 3 flavored candy lines from Denmark between October 2016 and September 15, 2026, 11% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), with fruit (without chocolate) | 3 | 11.1% |
Why FDA refused candy and chewing gum from Denmark
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 16 | 30% |
| LABELING | Fair Packaging and Labeling Act | 14 | 26% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 9 | 17% |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 6 | 11% |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 5 | 9% |
| COLOR LBLG | Artificial coloring not declared | 1 | 2% |
| COLORLABEL | Required information not prominent | 1 | 2% |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 1 | 2% |
Denmark candy and chewing gum firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Lakrids By Johan Buelow | Hvidovre | 18 |
| D.S.C. Trading Ltd. A/S | Hvidovre | 4 |
| Toms Confectionery Group | Ballerup | 3 |
| Carletti A/S | Skodstrup | 2 |
Latest candy and chewing gum refusals from Denmark
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toms Confectionery GroupBallerup, Denmark | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | LACKS N/CCOLORLABELNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Toms Confectionery GroupBallerup, Denmark | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Toms Confectionery GroupBallerup, Denmark | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | UNSAFE COLLACKS N/CNO ENGLISH+1 | Source | |
| Carletti A/SSkodstrup, Denmark | Licorice candy, soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Carletti A/SSkodstrup, Denmark | Licorice candy, soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Lakrids By Johan BuelowHvidovre, Denmark | Licorice candy, soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | LACKS N/CNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Lakrids By Johan BuelowHvidovre, Denmark | Licorice candy, soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | LACKS N/CNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Lakrids By Johan BuelowHvidovre, Denmark | Licorice candy, soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | LABELINGNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Lakrids By Johan BuelowHvidovre, Denmark | Licorice candy, soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | LABELINGNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Lakrids By Johan BuelowHvidovre, Denmark | Licorice candy, soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | LIST INGRELABELINGNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Lakrids By Johan BuelowHvidovre, Denmark | Licorice candy, soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | LABELINGNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Lakrids By Johan BuelowHvidovre, Denmark | Licorice candy, soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | LABELINGNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Lakrids By Johan BuelowHvidovre, Denmark | Licorice candy, soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | LABELINGNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Lakrids By Johan BuelowHvidovre, Denmark | Licorice candy, soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | LACKS N/CNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Lakrids By Johan BuelowHvidovre, Denmark | Licorice candy, soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | LACKS N/CLABELINGNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Lakrids By Johan BuelowHvidovre, Denmark | Licorice candy, soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | LACKS N/CLABELINGNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Lakrids By Johan BuelowHvidovre, Denmark | Licorice candy, soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | LABELING | Source | |
| Lakrids By Johan BuelowHvidovre, Denmark | Licorice candy, soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | LABELING | Source | |
| Lakrids By Johan BuelowHvidovre, Denmark | Licorice candy, soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | LABELING | Source | |
| Lakrids By Johan BuelowHvidovre, Denmark | Licorice candy, soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | LABELING | Source |
Questions about candy and chewing gum refusals from Denmark
- How many candy and chewing gum shipments from Denmark did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 3 shipment lines of candy and chewing gum from Denmark in 2026 through September 15, 2026.
- Why does FDA refuse candy and chewing gum from Denmark?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For candy and chewing gum from Denmark the most frequent are NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 16 lines), LABELING (Fair Packaging and Labeling Act, 14 lines) and LACKS N/C (net quantity statement missing, 9 lines). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover candy and chewing gum from Denmark?
- As of October 26, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in Denmark in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list Denmark firms; see the country page.
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