FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: sweeteners from Nigeria
FDA category: Food Sweeteners (Nutritive) · October 2016 to August 10, 2026
FDA refused 4 sweeteners shipment lines from Nigeria between October 2016 and August 10, 2026, 2 of them in 2026; the most refused product was honey, most often for LACKS FIRM (manufacturer name and address missing).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 4
- sweeteners lines refused since October 2016
- 2
- refused so far in 2026
- 3
- firms with the most records, listed below
Sweeteners 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) | 2 | |
| 2025 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 1 |
Honey refusals from Nigeria
FDA refused 4 honey lines from Nigeria between October 2016 and August 10, 2026, 100% of the sweeteners lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of sweeteners |
|---|---|---|
| Honey, n.e.c. | 3 | 75.0% |
| Honey | 1 | 25.0% |
Recent honey refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ushas Nigerian ServicesLacros, Nigeria | Honey, n.e.c | LIST INGRELACKS FIRMLACKS N/C+1 | Source | |
| Intesup International LimitedLagos, Nigeria | Honey, n.e.c | LACKS N/CNO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Maclara Xport Nig LtdLagos, Nigeria | Honey, n.e.c | LIST INGRELACKS FIRM | Source | |
| Blk Rose HeritageIjanikin, Nigeria | Honey | FALSELACKS FIRMLACKS N/C+2 | Source |
Why FDA refused sweeteners from Nigeria
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 3 | 21% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 3 | 21% |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 2 | 14% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 2 | 14% |
| FALSE | False or misleading labeling | 1 | 7% |
| LABELING | Fair Packaging and Labeling Act | 1 | 7% |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 1 | 7% |
| USUAL NAME | Common or usual name missing | 1 | 7% |
Nigeria sweeteners firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Ushas Nigerian Services | Lacros | 1 |
| Intesup International Limited | Lagos | 1 |
| Maclara Xport Nig Ltd | Lagos | 1 |
Latest sweeteners refusals from Nigeria
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ushas Nigerian ServicesLacros, Nigeria | Honey, n.e.c | LIST INGRELACKS FIRMLACKS N/C+1 | Source | |
| Intesup International LimitedLagos, Nigeria | Honey, n.e.c | LACKS N/CNO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Maclara Xport Nig LtdLagos, Nigeria | Honey, n.e.c | LIST INGRELACKS FIRM | Source | |
| Blk Rose HeritageIjanikin, Nigeria | Honey | FALSELACKS FIRMLACKS N/C+2 | Source |
Questions about sweeteners refusals from Nigeria
- How many sweeteners shipments from Nigeria did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 2 shipment lines of sweeteners from Nigeria in 2026 through August 10, 2026, compared with 1 in 2025.
- Why does FDA refuse sweeteners from Nigeria?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For sweeteners from Nigeria the most frequent are LACKS FIRM (manufacturer name and address missing, 3 lines), LACKS N/C (net quantity statement missing, 3 lines) and LIST INGRE (ingredients not listed, 2 lines). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover sweeteners 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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