FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: candy and chewing gum from Nigeria
FDA category: Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum · October 2016 to October 2, 2026
FDA refused 24 candy and chewing gum shipment lines from Nigeria between October 2016 and October 2, 2026, 6 of them in 2026; the most refused products were candy without chocolate n.e.c. and mint candy, most often for UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 24
- candy and chewing gum lines refused since October 2016
- 6
- refused so far in 2026
- 5
- firms with the most records, listed below
Candy and chewing gum refusals from Nigeria 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) | 6 | |
| 2025 | 10 | +100% |
| 2024 | 5 | +150% |
| 2023 | 2 | |
| 2017 | 1 |
Candy without chocolate n.e.c. refusals from Nigeria
FDA refused 18 candy without chocolate n.e.c. lines from Nigeria between October 2016 and October 2, 2026, 75% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Candy without chocolate n.e.c. | 18 | 75.0% |
Recent candy without chocolate n.e.c. refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cadbury nigeria plclagos, Nigeria | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Majek Facilities & Logistics LtdLagos, Nigeria | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | DIETARYDIETARYING | Source | |
| cadbury nigeria plclagos, Nigeria | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | COLOR LBLG | Source | |
| cadbury nigeria plclagos, Nigeria | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| cadbury nigeria plclagos, Nigeria | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | UNSAFE COL | Source |
Mint candy refusals from Nigeria
FDA refused 3 mint candy lines from Nigeria between October 2016 and October 2, 2026, 13% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Mint candy, hard, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | 3 | 12.5% |
Recent mint candy refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cadbury nigeria plclagos, Nigeria | Mint candy, hard, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLGLACKS N/C+1 | Source | |
| cadbury nigeria plclagos, Nigeria | Mint candy, hard, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source |
Candy specialties refusals from Nigeria
FDA refused 1 candy specialties line from Nigeria between October 2016 and October 2, 2026, 4% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Candy specialties, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | 1 | 4.2% |
Recent candy specialties refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cadbury nigeria plclagos, Nigeria | Candy specialties, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | LIST INGRELACKS FIRMLACKS N/C+3 | Source |
Other candy and chewing gum products refused from Nigeria
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hard candy without nuts and fruit | 1 | 4.2% |
| Mixed/assorted soft candy with fruit | 1 | 4.2% |
Why FDA refused candy and chewing gum from Nigeria
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 | 17 | 43% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 6 | 15% |
| COLOR LBLG | Artificial coloring not declared | 5 | 13% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 3 | 8% |
| LABELING | Fair Packaging and Labeling Act | 2 | 5% |
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 2 | 5% |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 2 | 5% |
| DIETARY | The article purports to be or is represented for special dietary uses and its label does not appear to bear… | 1 | 3% |
| DIETARYING | Dietary ingredients not listed | 1 | 3% |
| UNSAFE ADD | Food additive unsafe under section 409 | 1 | 3% |
Nigeria 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 |
|---|---|---|
| cadbury nigeria plc | lagos | 16 |
| Cadbury Nigeria Ltd. | Lagos | 2 |
| Maclara Xport Nig Ltd | Lagos | 2 |
| Nestle Nigeria | Ilupeju | 1 |
| Majek Facilities & Logistics Ltd | Lagos | 1 |
Latest candy and chewing gum refusals from Nigeria
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cadbury nigeria plclagos, Nigeria | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Majek Facilities & Logistics LtdLagos, Nigeria | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | DIETARYDIETARYING | Source | |
| cadbury nigeria plclagos, Nigeria | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | COLOR LBLG | Source | |
| cadbury nigeria plclagos, Nigeria | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| cadbury nigeria plclagos, Nigeria | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| cadbury nigeria plclagos, Nigeria | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| cadbury nigeria plclagos, Nigeria | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| cadbury nigeria plclagos, Nigeria | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| cadbury nigeria plclagos, Nigeria | Candy specialties, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | LIST INGRELACKS FIRMLACKS N/C+3 | Source | |
| cadbury nigeria plclagos, Nigeria | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Elixir Global Manufacturing Food LimitedIbadan, Nigeria | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | LIST INGRELABELINGNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| cadbury nigeria plclagos, Nigeria | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Maclara Xport Nig LtdLagos, Nigeria | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | UNSAFE ADDLACKS FIRMNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Maclara Xport Nig LtdLagos, Nigeria | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | NUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| cadbury nigeria plclagos, Nigeria | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| cadbury nigeria plclagos, Nigeria | Mint candy, hard, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLGLACKS N/C+1 | Source | |
| Nestle NigeriaIlupeju, Nigeria | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | LACKS N/CNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| cadbury nigeria plclagos, Nigeria | Mint candy, hard, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| cadbury nigeria plclagos, Nigeria | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Cadbury Nigeria Ltd.Lagos, Nigeria | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | UNSAFE COL | Source |
Questions about candy and chewing gum refusals from Nigeria
- How many candy and chewing gum shipments from Nigeria did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 6 shipment lines of candy and chewing gum from Nigeria in 2026 through October 2, 2026, compared with 10 in 2025.
- Why does FDA refuse candy and chewing gum from Nigeria?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For candy and chewing gum from Nigeria the most frequent are UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 17 lines), NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 6 lines) and COLOR LBLG (artificial coloring not declared, 5 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 Nigeria?
- As of October 26, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in Nigeria in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list Nigeria firms; see the country page.
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