FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: candy and chewing gum from India
FDA category: Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum · October 2016 to September 23, 2026
FDA refused 314 candy and chewing gum shipment lines from India between October 2016 and September 23, 2026, 21 of them in 2026; the most refused products were candy specialties and flavored candy, most often for UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 314
- candy and chewing gum lines refused since October 2016
- 21
- refused so far in 2026
- 10
- firms with the most records, listed below
Candy and chewing gum refusals from India 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) | 21 | |
| 2025 | 69 | +8% |
| 2024 | 64 | +68% |
| 2023 | 38 | +138% |
| 2022 | 16 | +33% |
| 2021 | 12 | -29% |
| 2020 | 17 | -41% |
| 2019 | 29 | +81% |
| 2018 | 16 | -41% |
| 2017 | 27 | |
| 2016 (from Oct) | 5 |
Candy specialties refusals from India
FDA refused 63 candy specialties lines from India between October 2016 and September 23, 2026, 20% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Candy specialties, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | 63 | 20.1% |
Recent candy specialties refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viumiu EnterprisesMumbai, India | Candy specialties, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | LIST INGRE | Source | |
| Viumiu EnterprisesMumbai, India | Candy specialties, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Stc India Pvt Ltd.Mumbai, India | Candy specialties, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Stc India Pvt Ltd.Mumbai, India | Candy specialties, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Gajanand Foods Pvt LtdGujarat, India | Candy specialties, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | FILTHY | Source |
Flavored candy refusals from India
FDA refused 57 flavored candy lines from India between October 2016 and September 23, 2026, 18% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | 41 | 13.1% |
| Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), with nuts or nut products (not coconut or suckers)(without | 16 | 5.1% |
Recent flavored candy refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harihar Foods Pvt LtdAhmedabad, India | Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNAPPROVED | Source | |
| Tapi Food ProductsGujarat, India | Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | FILTHYLACKS N/CNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Tapi Food ProductsGujarat, India | Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Tapi Food ProductsGujarat, India | Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | FILTHYLACKS N/CNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Shree Bhagwati Flour & Foods PVT. LTDChangodar, India | Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | MFR INSAN | Source |
Hard candy without nuts and fruit refusals from India
FDA refused 40 hard candy without nuts and fruit lines from India between October 2016 and September 23, 2026, 13% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Hard candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | 40 | 12.7% |
Recent hard candy without nuts and fruit refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finpro Capital ServicesMumbai, India | Hard candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Finpro Capital ServicesMumbai, India | Hard candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source |
Other candy and chewing gum products refused from India
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Candy bar or pieces | 34 | 10.8% |
| Rock candy | 25 | 8.0% |
| Soft candy without nuts and fruit | 16 | 5.1% |
| Hard candy with fruit | 10 | 3.2% |
| Lollipop | 9 | 2.9% |
Why FDA refused candy and chewing gum from India
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 122 | 22% |
| COLOR LBLG | Artificial coloring not declared | 110 | 20% |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 91 | 17% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 70 | 13% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 38 | 7% |
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 35 | 6% |
| USUAL NAME | Common or usual name missing | 30 | 5% |
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 20 | 4% |
| MFR INJ | Insanitary conditions, may be injurious | 18 | 3% |
| MFR INSAN | Insanitary manufacturing, processing or packing | 17 | 3% |
India 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kapil Vatsal International Pvt Ltd | Delhi | 13 |
| Cc Foods | Perambalur | 12 |
| Obson International Pvt. Ltd. | Mumbai | 11 |
| Bikaji Foods International Ltd. | Bikaner | 9 |
| pamul industries | Hyderabad | 9 |
| Jay Chikki & Snacks Pvt Ltd | Mumbai | 9 |
| Kashi Exports | Gujarat | 9 |
| ACE FOODS PVT LTD Unit I | Mangalore | 8 |
| Gwalia Sweets Pvt Ltd | Ahmedabad | 8 |
| Glamy Candy Private Limited | Bengaluru | 8 |
Latest candy and chewing gum refusals from India
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harihar Foods Pvt LtdAhmedabad, India | Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNAPPROVED | Source | |
| Svm InternationalNew Delhi, India | Soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | USUAL NAME | Source | |
| Tapi Food ProductsGujarat, India | Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | FILTHYLACKS N/CNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Tapi Food ProductsGujarat, India | Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Tapi Food ProductsGujarat, India | Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | FILTHYLACKS N/CNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Viumiu EnterprisesMumbai, India | Candy specialties, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | LIST INGRE | Source | |
| Viumiu EnterprisesMumbai, India | Candy specialties, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Stc India Pvt Ltd.Mumbai, India | Mint candy, hard, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLGNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Mapro Foods Pvt LtdWai, India | Soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Shree Bhagwati Flour & Foods PVT. LTDChangodar, India | Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | MFR INSAN | Source | |
| Stc India Pvt Ltd.Mumbai, India | Candy specialties, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Stc India Pvt Ltd.Mumbai, India | Candy specialties, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Gajanand Foods Pvt LtdGujarat, India | Candy specialties, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Gajanand Foods Pvt LtdGujarat, India | Candy specialties, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Indiyum Foods Pvt LtdSonipat, India | Candy specialties, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Tapi Food ProductsGujarat, India | Candy specialties, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Vinodhini M C OVellore, India | Candy specialties, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | FILTHYLABELING | Source | |
| The Grand Sweets and SnacksSeevaram, Chennai, India | Soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | LIST INGREINCONSPICULACKS N/C+2 | Source | |
| Finpro Capital ServicesMumbai, India | Hard candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Finpro Capital ServicesMumbai, India | Hard candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source |
Questions about candy and chewing gum refusals from India
- How many candy and chewing gum shipments from India did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 21 shipment lines of candy and chewing gum from India in 2026 through September 23, 2026, compared with 69 in 2025.
- Why does FDA refuse candy and chewing gum from India?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For candy and chewing gum from India the most frequent are UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 122 lines), COLOR LBLG (artificial coloring not declared, 110 lines) and LIST INGRE (ingredients not listed, 91 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 India?
- As of October 26, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in India in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list India firms; see the country page.
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