FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: sweeteners from Indonesia
FDA category: Food Sweeteners (Nutritive) · October 2016 to May 1, 2026
FDA refused 7 sweeteners shipment lines from Indonesia between October 2016 and May 1, 2026, 3 of them in 2026; the most refused products were coconut sugar and honey, most often for FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 7
- sweeteners lines refused since October 2016
- 3
- refused so far in 2026
- 1
- firms with the most records, listed below
Sweeteners refusals from Indonesia 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 | |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 1 | |
| 2016 (from Oct) | 1 |
Coconut sugar refusals from Indonesia
FDA refused 3 coconut sugar lines from Indonesia between October 2016 and May 1, 2026, 43% of the sweeteners lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of sweeteners |
|---|---|---|
| Coconut sugar (sugar products) | 3 | 42.9% |
Recent coconut sugar refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PT. Agro Manunggal CocosKota Jakarta Utara, Indonesia | Coconut sugar (sugar products) | FILTHYLACKS N/C | Source | |
| Big Tree FarmsBali, Indonesia | Coconut sugar (sugar products) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Big Tree FarmsBadung, Indonesia | Coconut sugar (sugar products) | FILTHY | Source |
Honey refusals from Indonesia
FDA refused 2 honey lines from Indonesia between October 2016 and May 1, 2026, 29% of the sweeteners lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of sweeteners |
|---|---|---|
| Honey | 2 | 28.6% |
Recent honey refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sina Company IndonesiaDenpasar, Indonesia | Honey | FALSEHEALTH C | Source | |
| CV Mutiara Madu KuansingTeluk Kuantan, Indonesia | Honey | UNAPPROVED | Source |
Sugar products refusals from Indonesia
FDA refused 2 sugar products lines from Indonesia between October 2016 and May 1, 2026, 29% of the sweeteners lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of sweeteners |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar products, n.e.c. | 2 | 28.6% |
Recent sugar products refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Tree FarmsBadung, Indonesia | Sugar products, n.e.c | FILTHY | Source | |
| PT.Wira AksaraJakarta Selatan, Indonesia | Sugar products, n.e.c | FILTHY | Source |
Why FDA refused sweeteners from Indonesia
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 5 | 56% |
| FALSE | False or misleading labeling | 1 | 11% |
| HEALTH C | Unauthorized nutrient content or health claim | 1 | 11% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 1 | 11% |
| UNAPPROVED | Unapproved new drug | 1 | 11% |
Indonesia sweeteners firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| PT.Wira Aksara | Jakarta Selatan | 1 |
Latest sweeteners refusals from Indonesia
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sina Company IndonesiaDenpasar, Indonesia | Honey | FALSEHEALTH C | Source | |
| Big Tree FarmsBadung, Indonesia | Sugar products, n.e.c | FILTHY | Source | |
| PT. Agro Manunggal CocosKota Jakarta Utara, Indonesia | Coconut sugar (sugar products) | FILTHYLACKS N/C | Source | |
| Big Tree FarmsBali, Indonesia | Coconut sugar (sugar products) | FILTHY | Source | |
| CV Mutiara Madu KuansingTeluk Kuantan, Indonesia | Honey | UNAPPROVED | Source | |
| PT.Wira AksaraJakarta Selatan, Indonesia | Sugar products, n.e.c | FILTHY | Source | |
| Big Tree FarmsBadung, Indonesia | Coconut sugar (sugar products) | FILTHY | Source |
Questions about sweeteners refusals from Indonesia
- How many sweeteners shipments from Indonesia did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 3 shipment lines of sweeteners from Indonesia in 2026 through May 1, 2026.
- Why does FDA refuse sweeteners from Indonesia?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For sweeteners from Indonesia the most frequent are FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance, 5 lines), FALSE (false or misleading labeling, 1 line) and HEALTH C (unauthorized nutrient content or health claim, 1 line). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover sweeteners from Indonesia?
- As of October 26, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in Indonesia in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list Indonesia firms; see the country page.
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