FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: soft drinks and water from Hong Kong
FDA category: Soft Drinks and Waters · October 2016 to July 7, 2026
FDA refused 13 soft drinks and water shipment lines from Hong Kong between October 2016 and July 7, 2026, 2 of them in 2026; the most refused products were soft drinks and waters not mentioned elsewhere and soft drink, most often for MELAMINE (melamine).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 13
- soft drinks and water lines refused since October 2016
- 2
- refused so far in 2026
- 3
- firms with the most records, listed below
Soft drinks and water refusals from Hong Kong 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) | 2 | |
| 2021 | 3 | |
| 2019 | 2 | -60% |
| 2018 | 5 | +400% |
| 2017 | 1 |
Soft drinks and waters not mentioned elsewhere refusals from Hong Kong
FDA refused 6 soft drinks and waters not mentioned elsewhere lines from Hong Kong between October 2016 and July 7, 2026, 46% of the soft drinks and water lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of soft drinks and water |
|---|---|---|
| Soft drinks and waters not mentioned elsewhere, n.e.c. | 6 | 46.2% |
Recent soft drinks and waters not mentioned elsewhere refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gm Food LimitedSan Po Kong, Hong Kong | Soft drinks and waters not mentioned elsewhere, n.e.c | POISONOUSMELAMINEUNFIT4FOOD+2 | Source | |
| Gm Food LimitedSan Po Kong, Hong Kong | Soft drinks and waters not mentioned elsewhere, n.e.c | LIST INGREPOISONOUSLACKS FIRM+5 | Source | |
| Gm Food LimitedSan Po Kong, Hong Kong | Soft drinks and waters not mentioned elsewhere, n.e.c | LIST INGREPOISONOUSLACKS FIRM+6 | Source | |
| Gm Food LimitedSan Po Kong, Hong Kong | Soft drinks and waters not mentioned elsewhere, n.e.c | LIST INGREPOISONOUSLACKS FIRM+6 | Source | |
| Gm Food LimitedSan Po Kong, Hong Kong | Soft drinks and waters not mentioned elsewhere, n.e.c | LIST INGREPOISONOUSLACKS FIRM+8 | Source |
Soft drink refusals from Hong Kong
FDA refused 4 soft drink lines from Hong Kong between October 2016 and July 7, 2026, 31% of the soft drinks and water lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of soft drinks and water |
|---|---|---|
| Soft drink, citrus fruit flavored, noncarbonated | 3 | 23.1% |
| Soft drink, milk based (chocolate flavored, etc.), noncarbonated | 1 | 7.7% |
Recent soft drink refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitasoy International Holdings LimitedTuen Mun, Hong Kong | Soft drink, citrus fruit flavored, noncarbonated | NO PROCESS | Source | |
| Vitasoy International Holdings LimitedTuen Mun, Hong Kong | Soft drink, citrus fruit flavored, noncarbonated | NO PROCESS | Source | |
| Vitasoy International Holdings LimitedTuen Mun, Hong Kong | Soft drink, citrus fruit flavored, noncarbonated | NO PROCESS | Source | |
| Gm Food LimitedSan Po Kong, Hong Kong | Soft drink, milk based (chocolate flavored, etc.), noncarbonated | POISONOUSNO ENGLISHMELAMINE+3 | Source |
Bottled water with fruit flavors refusals from Hong Kong
FDA refused 1 bottled water with fruit flavors line from Hong Kong between October 2016 and July 7, 2026, 8% of the soft drinks and water lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of soft drinks and water |
|---|---|---|
| Bottled water with fruit flavors, noncarbonated (nonmedicinal) | 1 | 7.7% |
Recent bottled water with fruit flavors refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gui Nan Hong Company LimitedSheung Wan, Hong Kong | Bottled water with fruit flavors, noncarbonated (nonmedicinal) | NO PROCESS | Source |
Other soft drinks and water products refused from Hong Kong
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Carbonated soft drink | 1 | 7.7% |
| Nonalcoholic beverages | 1 | 7.7% |
Why FDA refused soft drinks and water from Hong Kong
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELAMINE | Melamine | 7 | 12% |
| NO PROCESS | No scheduled process filed | 7 | 12% |
| POISONOUS | Poisonous or deleterious substance | 7 | 12% |
| UNFIT4FOOD | Unfit for food | 7 | 12% |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 6 | 10% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 6 | 10% |
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 5 | 9% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 5 | 9% |
| USUAL NAME | Common or usual name missing | 5 | 9% |
| ALLERGEN | Major food allergen not declared | 3 | 5% |
Hong Kong soft drinks and water firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Gm Food Limited | San Po Kong | 7 |
| Vitasoy International Holdings Limited | Tuen Mun | 3 |
| Gui Nan Hong Company Limited | Sheung Wan | 1 |
Latest soft drinks and water refusals from Hong Kong
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swire Coca-Cola HKSha Tin, Hong Kong | Carbonated soft drink, n.e.c | UNSAFE COLLIST INGRE | Source | |
| Gui Nan Hong Company LimitedSheung Wan, Hong Kong | Bottled water with fruit flavors, noncarbonated (nonmedicinal) | NO PROCESS | Source | |
| Vitasoy International Holdings LimitedTuen Mun, Hong Kong | Soft drink, citrus fruit flavored, noncarbonated | NO PROCESS | Source | |
| Vitasoy International Holdings LimitedTuen Mun, Hong Kong | Soft drink, citrus fruit flavored, noncarbonated | NO PROCESS | Source | |
| Vitasoy International Holdings LimitedTuen Mun, Hong Kong | Soft drink, citrus fruit flavored, noncarbonated | NO PROCESS | Source | |
| Gm Food LimitedSan Po Kong, Hong Kong | Soft drink, milk based (chocolate flavored, etc.), noncarbonated | POISONOUSNO ENGLISHMELAMINE+3 | Source | |
| Gm Food LimitedSan Po Kong, Hong Kong | Soft drinks and waters not mentioned elsewhere, n.e.c | POISONOUSMELAMINEUNFIT4FOOD+2 | Source | |
| Gm Food LimitedSan Po Kong, Hong Kong | Soft drinks and waters not mentioned elsewhere, n.e.c | LIST INGREPOISONOUSLACKS FIRM+5 | Source | |
| Gm Food LimitedSan Po Kong, Hong Kong | Soft drinks and waters not mentioned elsewhere, n.e.c | LIST INGREPOISONOUSLACKS FIRM+6 | Source | |
| Gm Food LimitedSan Po Kong, Hong Kong | Soft drinks and waters not mentioned elsewhere, n.e.c | LIST INGREPOISONOUSLACKS FIRM+6 | Source | |
| Gm Food LimitedSan Po Kong, Hong Kong | Soft drinks and waters not mentioned elsewhere, n.e.c | LIST INGREPOISONOUSLACKS FIRM+8 | Source | |
| Gm Food LimitedSan Po Kong, Hong Kong | Soft drinks and waters not mentioned elsewhere, n.e.c | LIST INGREPOISONOUSLACKS FIRM+5 | Source | |
| Tinstar International Trading Co., Ltd.Hong Kong, Hong Kong | Nonalcoholic beverages, n.e.c | NEEDS FCENO PROCESS | Source |
Questions about soft drinks and water refusals from Hong Kong
- How many soft drinks and water shipments from Hong Kong did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 2 shipment lines of soft drinks and water from Hong Kong in 2026 through July 7, 2026.
- Why does FDA refuse soft drinks and water from Hong Kong?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For soft drinks and water from Hong Kong the most frequent are MELAMINE (melamine, 7 lines), NO PROCESS (no scheduled process filed, 7 lines) and POISONOUS (poisonous or deleterious substance, 7 lines). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover soft drinks and water from Hong Kong?
- As of October 26, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in Hong Kong in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list Hong Kong firms; see the country page.
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