FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: spices from Morocco
FDA category: Spices, Flavors, and Salts · October 2016 to February 24, 2022
FDA refused 18 spices shipment lines from Morocco between October 2016 and February 24, 2022, 14 of them in 2022; the most refused products were spices and paprika, most often for FSVP VIO (importer not in compliance with FSVP).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 18
- spices lines refused since October 2016
- 14
- refused so far in 2022
- 4
- firms with the most records, listed below
Spices refusals from Morocco by year
Shipment lines FDA refused each year. The table has the same numbers as the chart.
| Year | Refusal lines | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 14 | |
| 2018 | 1 | -50% |
| 2017 | 2 | |
| 2016 (from Oct) | 1 |
Spices refusals from Morocco
FDA refused 7 spices lines from Morocco between October 2016 and February 24, 2022, 39% of the spices lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of spices |
|---|---|---|
| Spices, ground, cracked, etc., n.e.c. | 7 | 38.9% |
Recent spices refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DepalimCasablanca, Morocco | Spices, ground, cracked, etc., n.e.c | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Maroc AssaisonnementCasablanca, Morocco | Spices, ground, cracked, etc., n.e.c | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| DepalimCasablanca, Morocco | Spices, ground, cracked, etc., n.e.c | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| DepalimCasablanca, Morocco | Spices, ground, cracked, etc., n.e.c | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| DepalimCasablanca, Morocco | Spices, ground, cracked, etc., n.e.c | FSVP VIO | Source |
Paprika refusals from Morocco
FDA refused 3 paprika lines from Morocco between October 2016 and February 24, 2022, 17% of the spices lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of spices |
|---|---|---|
| Paprika, ground, cracked (spice) | 3 | 16.7% |
Whole spice refusals from Morocco
FDA refused 2 whole spice lines from Morocco between October 2016 and February 24, 2022, 11% of the spices lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of spices |
|---|---|---|
| Whole spice, n.e.c. | 2 | 11.1% |
Other spices products refused from Morocco
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Capers | 1 | 5.6% |
| Cumin | 1 | 5.6% |
| Mixed spice and seaonings | 1 | 5.6% |
| Rose | 1 | 5.6% |
| Saffron | 1 | 5.6% |
| Vanilla imitation flavor | 1 | 5.6% |
Why FDA refused spices from Morocco
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 | 14 | 70% |
| LABELING | Fair Packaging and Labeling Act | 1 | 5% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 1 | 5% |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 1 | 5% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 1 | 5% |
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 1 | 5% |
| UNDER PRC | The article appears to have inadequate processing in having been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary… | 1 | 5% |
Morocco spices firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Depalim | Casablanca | 12 |
| Maroc Assaisonnement | Casablanca | 2 |
| Somafaco, SA | Casablanca | 1 |
| Bononi | Dar Bouazza | 1 |
Latest spices refusals from Morocco
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DepalimCasablanca, Morocco | Spices, ground, cracked, etc., n.e.c | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Maroc AssaisonnementCasablanca, Morocco | Spices, ground, cracked, etc., n.e.c | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| DepalimCasablanca, Morocco | Spices, ground, cracked, etc., n.e.c | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| DepalimCasablanca, Morocco | Spices, ground, cracked, etc., n.e.c | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| DepalimCasablanca, Morocco | Cumin, whole (spice) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| DepalimCasablanca, Morocco | Spices, ground, cracked, etc., n.e.c | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| DepalimCasablanca, Morocco | Paprika, ground, cracked (spice) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| DepalimCasablanca, Morocco | Rose (attar of roses), whole (spice) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| DepalimCasablanca, Morocco | Spices, ground, cracked, etc., n.e.c | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Maroc AssaisonnementCasablanca, Morocco | Saffron, whole (spice) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| DepalimCasablanca, Morocco | Paprika, ground, cracked (spice) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| DepalimCasablanca, Morocco | Whole spice, n.e.c | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| DepalimCasablanca, Morocco | Whole spice, n.e.c | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| DepalimCasablanca, Morocco | Spices, ground, cracked, etc., n.e.c | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Somafaco, SACasablanca, Morocco | Vanilla (vanillin) imitation flavor | LIST INGRELACKS N/CNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| BononiDar Bouazza, Morocco | Paprika, ground, cracked (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Marocapres SarlFes, Morocco | Capers, whole (spice) | UNDER PRC | Source | |
| Art Et ValeurMarrakech, Morocco | Mixed spice and seaonings, without salt, n.e.c | LABELING | Source |
Questions about spices refusals from Morocco
- How many spices shipments from Morocco did FDA refuse in 2022?
- FDA refused 14 shipment lines of spices from Morocco in 2022 through February 24, 2022.
- Why does FDA refuse spices from Morocco?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For spices from Morocco the most frequent are FSVP VIO (importer not in compliance with FSVP, 14 lines), LABELING (Fair Packaging and Labeling Act, 1 line) and LACKS N/C (net quantity statement missing, 1 line). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover spices from Morocco?
- As of October 25, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in Morocco in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list Morocco firms; see the country page.
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