FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: coffee and tea from Malaysia
FDA category: Coffee and Tea · October 2016 to September 10, 2026
FDA refused 7 coffee and tea shipment lines from Malaysia between October 2016 and September 10, 2026, 2 of them in 2026; the most refused products were coffee and herbal coffee, most often for NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 7
- coffee and tea lines refused since October 2016
- 2
- refused so far in 2026
- 1
- firms with the most records, listed below
Coffee and tea refusals from Malaysia 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 | |
| 2023 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 1 | -50% |
| 2020 | 2 | |
| 2017 | 1 |
Coffee refusals from Malaysia
FDA refused 4 coffee lines from Malaysia between October 2016 and September 10, 2026, 57% of the coffee and tea lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of coffee and tea |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee, n.e.c. | 2 | 28.6% |
| Coffee, ground | 1 | 14.3% |
| Coffee, instant | 1 | 14.3% |
Recent coffee refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drs Secret Worldwide Manufacturing Sdn BhdSeberang Perai Tengah, Malaysia | Coffee, n.e.c | DIETARYLBL | Source | |
| Dynamic Ace Global Sdn BhdSeri Kembangan, Malaysia | Coffee, n.e.c | LACKS N/CNCONTACTNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Anderson JonesButterworth, Malaysia | Coffee, ground | LIST INGREDIETARYLBLDIETARY+3 | Source | |
| Nores Industries Sdn BhdBukit Mertajam, Malaysia | Coffee, instant | LACKS FIRMNUTRIT LBL | Source |
Herbal coffee refusals from Malaysia
FDA refused 2 herbal coffee lines from Malaysia between October 2016 and September 10, 2026, 29% of the coffee and tea lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of coffee and tea |
|---|---|---|
| Herbal coffee (blend of herbs, grains, fruits and nuts) | 2 | 28.6% |
Recent herbal coffee refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yongfatt Vision TradingKeah, Malaysia | Herbal coffee (blend of herbs, grains, fruits and nuts) | LIST INGRENO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Drs Secret Worldwide ManufacturiPulau Pinang, Malaysia | Herbal coffee (blend of herbs, grains, fruits and nuts) | ADDDRUGBIO | Source |
Tea refusals from Malaysia
FDA refused 1 tea line from Malaysia between October 2016 and September 10, 2026, 14% of the coffee and tea lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of coffee and tea |
|---|---|---|
| Tea, n.e.c. | 1 | 14.3% |
Recent tea refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokka Ace (M) SDN BHDShah Alam, Malaysia | Tea, n.e.c | NEEDS FCENO PROCESS | Source |
Why FDA refused coffee and tea from Malaysia
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 | 3 | 20% |
| DIETARYLBL | Not identified as a dietary supplement | 2 | 13% |
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 2 | 13% |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 2 | 13% |
| ADDDRUGBIO | Appears to be a food to which has been added either a drug approved under section 505, a biological product… | 1 | 7% |
| DIETARY | The article purports to be or is represented for special dietary uses and its label does not appear to bear… | 1 | 7% |
| HEALTH C | Unauthorized nutrient content or health claim | 1 | 7% |
| LABELING | Fair Packaging and Labeling Act | 1 | 7% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 1 | 7% |
| NCONTACT | No U.S. adverse event contact on supplement label | 1 | 7% |
Malaysia coffee and tea firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Drs Secret Worldwide Manufacturing Sdn Bhd | Seberang Perai Tengah | 1 |
Latest coffee and tea refusals from Malaysia
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drs Secret Worldwide Manufacturing Sdn BhdSeberang Perai Tengah, Malaysia | Coffee, n.e.c | DIETARYLBL | Source | |
| Dynamic Ace Global Sdn BhdSeri Kembangan, Malaysia | Coffee, n.e.c | LACKS N/CNCONTACTNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Anderson JonesButterworth, Malaysia | Coffee, ground | LIST INGREDIETARYLBLDIETARY+3 | Source | |
| Pokka Ace (M) SDN BHDShah Alam, Malaysia | Tea, n.e.c | NEEDS FCENO PROCESS | Source | |
| Yongfatt Vision TradingKeah, Malaysia | Herbal coffee (blend of herbs, grains, fruits and nuts) | LIST INGRENO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Drs Secret Worldwide ManufacturiPulau Pinang, Malaysia | Herbal coffee (blend of herbs, grains, fruits and nuts) | ADDDRUGBIO | Source | |
| Nores Industries Sdn BhdBukit Mertajam, Malaysia | Coffee, instant | LACKS FIRMNUTRIT LBL | Source |
Questions about coffee and tea refusals from Malaysia
- How many coffee and tea shipments from Malaysia did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 2 shipment lines of coffee and tea from Malaysia in 2026 through September 10, 2026.
- Why does FDA refuse coffee and tea from Malaysia?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For coffee and tea from Malaysia the most frequent are NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 3 lines), DIETARYLBL (not identified as a dietary supplement, 2 lines) and LACKS FIRM (manufacturer name and address missing, 2 lines). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover coffee and tea from Malaysia?
- As of October 26, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in Malaysia in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list Malaysia firms; see the country page.
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