FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: spices from Lebanon
FDA category: Spices, Flavors, and Salts · October 2016 to April 22, 2024
FDA refused 47 spices shipment lines from Lebanon between October 2016 and April 22, 2024, 25 of them in 2024; the most refused products were spices and mixed spice and seaonings, most often for FSVP VIO (importer not in compliance with FSVP).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 47
- spices lines refused since October 2016
- 25
- refused so far in 2024
- 6
- firms with the most records, listed below
Spices refusals from Lebanon by year
Shipment lines FDA refused each year. The table has the same numbers as the chart.
| Year | Refusal lines | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25 | +127% |
| 2023 | 11 | +1000% |
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 1 | -67% |
| 2020 | 3 | 0% |
| 2019 | 3 | +50% |
| 2018 | 2 | +100% |
| 2017 | 1 |
Spices refusals from Lebanon
FDA refused 10 spices lines from Lebanon between October 2016 and April 22, 2024, 21% of the spices lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of spices |
|---|---|---|
| Spices, ground, cracked, etc., n.e.c. | 10 | 21.3% |
Mixed spice and seaonings refusals from Lebanon
FDA refused 5 mixed spice and seaonings lines from Lebanon between October 2016 and April 22, 2024, 11% of the spices lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of spices |
|---|---|---|
| Mixed spice and seaonings, without salt, n.e.c. | 5 | 10.6% |
Recent mixed spice and seaonings refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green HillSaida, Lebanon | Mixed spice and seaonings, without salt, n.e.c | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Green HillSaida, Lebanon | Mixed spice and seaonings, without salt, n.e.c | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Green HillSaida, Lebanon | Mixed spice and seaonings, without salt, n.e.c | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Green HillSaida, Lebanon | Mixed spice and seaonings, without salt, n.e.c | FSVP VIO | Source |
Rose refusals from Lebanon
FDA refused 5 rose lines from Lebanon between October 2016 and April 22, 2024, 11% of the spices lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of spices |
|---|---|---|
| Rose (attar of roses), natural extract or flavor (spice) | 5 | 10.6% |
Recent rose refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green HillSaida, Lebanon | Rose (attar of roses), natural extract or flavor (spice) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Green HillSaida, Lebanon | Rose (attar of roses), natural extract or flavor (spice) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Green HillSaida, Lebanon | Rose (attar of roses), natural extract or flavor (spice) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Green HillSaida, Lebanon | Rose (attar of roses), natural extract or flavor (spice) | FSVP VIO | Source |
Other spices products refused from Lebanon
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon | 5 | 10.6% |
| Pepper | 4 | 8.5% |
| Bay | 3 | 6.4% |
| Capsicums | 3 | 6.4% |
| Sage | 3 | 6.4% |
| Cardamon | 1 | 2.1% |
Why FDA refused spices from Lebanon
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSVP VIO | Importer not in compliance with FSVP | 24 | 46% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 9 | 17% |
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 9 | 17% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 4 | 8% |
| POISONOUS | Poisonous or deleterious substance | 3 | 6% |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 1 | 2% |
| SULFITELBL | Appears to be misbranded because 1) it appears to contain sulfites but the label fails to declare the… | 1 | 2% |
| UNSAFE ADD | Food additive unsafe under section 409 | 1 | 2% |
Lebanon spices firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Green Hill | Saida | 18 |
| General Company for Lebanon Products,sarl | Beirut | 10 |
| Sonaco SARL | Ad Dubayyah | 9 |
| Ahmad M.S. Al Dirani & Bros | Bekaa | 7 |
| Second House Products | Mazra`at Yashu` | 2 |
| East Transport & Clearing Co. | Beyrouth | 1 |
Latest spices refusals from Lebanon
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green HillSaida, Lebanon | Bay (laurel), whole (spice) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Green HillSaida, Lebanon | Rose (attar of roses), natural extract or flavor (spice) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Green HillSaida, Lebanon | Nutmeg, ground, cracked (spice) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Green HillSaida, Lebanon | Mixed spice and seaonings, without salt, n.e.c | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Green HillSaida, Lebanon | Rose (attar of roses), natural extract or flavor (spice) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Ahmad M.S. Al Dirani & BrosBekaa, Lebanon | Marjoram, ground, cracked (spice) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Green HillSaida, Lebanon | Rose (attar of roses), natural extract or flavor (spice) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Ahmad M.S. Al Dirani & BrosBekaa, Lebanon | Sage, ground, cracked (spice) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Green HillSaida, Lebanon | Mixed spice and seaonings, without salt, n.e.c | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Ahmad M.S. Al Dirani & BrosBekaa, Lebanon | Bay (laurel), whole (spice) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Ahmad M.S. Al Dirani & BrosBekaa, Lebanon | Bay (laurel), whole (spice) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Green HillSaida, Lebanon | Mixed spice and seaonings, without salt, n.e.c | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Green HillSaida, Lebanon | Clove, whole (spice) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Green HillSaida, Lebanon | Cinnamon, cassia, whole (spice) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Green HillSaida, Lebanon | Salt, sea (table salt) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Green HillSaida, Lebanon | Mixed spice and seaonings, without salt, n.e.c | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Green HillSaida, Lebanon | Coriander, ground, cracked (spice) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Green HillSaida, Lebanon | Rose (attar of roses), natural extract or flavor (spice) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Ahmad M.S. Al Dirani & BrosBekaa, Lebanon | Sage, ground, cracked (spice) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Ahmad M.S. Al Dirani & BrosBekaa, Lebanon | Sage, ground, cracked (spice) | FSVP VIO | Source |
Questions about spices refusals from Lebanon
- How many spices shipments from Lebanon did FDA refuse in 2024?
- FDA refused 25 shipment lines of spices from Lebanon in 2024 through April 22, 2024, compared with 11 in 2023.
- Why does FDA refuse spices from Lebanon?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For spices from Lebanon the most frequent are FSVP VIO (importer not in compliance with FSVP, 24 lines), NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 9 lines) and SALMONELLA (Salmonella, 9 lines). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover spices from Lebanon?
- As of October 26, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in Lebanon in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list Lebanon firms; see the country page.
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