FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: gelatin and puddings from Pakistan
FDA category: Gelatin, Rennet, Pudding Mixes, and Pie Fillings · October 2016 to December 5, 2022
FDA refused 7 gelatin and puddings shipment lines from Pakistan between October 2016 and December 5, 2022, 3 of them in 2022; the most refused products were gelatin and custard pudding mix, most often for UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 7
- gelatin and puddings lines refused since October 2016
- 3
- refused so far in 2022
- 2
- firms with the most records, listed below
Gelatin and puddings refusals from Pakistan by year
Shipment lines FDA refused each year. The table has the same numbers as the chart.
| Year | Refusal lines | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | |
| 2018 | 1 | -67% |
| 2017 | 3 |
Gelatin refusals from Pakistan
FDA refused 6 gelatin lines from Pakistan between October 2016 and December 5, 2022, 86% of the gelatin and puddings lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of gelatin and puddings |
|---|---|---|
| Gelatin, flavored | 6 | 85.7% |
Recent gelatin refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unilever Pakistan Foods LtdLahore, Pakistan | Gelatin, flavored | UNSAFE COLYELLOW #5 | Source | |
| Unilever Pakistan Foods LtdLahore, Pakistan | Gelatin, flavored | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Unilever Pakistan Foods LtdLahore, Pakistan | Gelatin, flavored | UNSAFE COLYELLOW #5 | Source | |
| Zaiqa Food IndustriesKarachi, Pakistan | Gelatin, flavored | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Zaiqa Food IndustriesKarachi, Pakistan | Gelatin, flavored | UNSAFE COL | Source |
Custard pudding mix refusals from Pakistan
FDA refused 1 custard pudding mix line from Pakistan between October 2016 and December 5, 2022, 14% of the gelatin and puddings lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of gelatin and puddings |
|---|---|---|
| Custard pudding (pie) mix, n.e.c. | 1 | 14.3% |
Recent custard pudding mix refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rossmoor Food ProductsKarachi, Pakistan | Custard pudding (pie) mix, n.e.c | LACKS N/CNUTRIT LBL | Source |
Why FDA refused gelatin and puddings from Pakistan
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 | 6 | 60% |
| YELLOW #5 | FD&C Yellow No. 5 not declared | 2 | 20% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 1 | 10% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 1 | 10% |
Pakistan gelatin and puddings firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Zaiqa Food Industries | Karachi | 3 |
| Unilever Pakistan Foods Ltd | Lahore | 3 |
Latest gelatin and puddings refusals from Pakistan
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unilever Pakistan Foods LtdLahore, Pakistan | Gelatin, flavored | UNSAFE COLYELLOW #5 | Source | |
| Unilever Pakistan Foods LtdLahore, Pakistan | Gelatin, flavored | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Unilever Pakistan Foods LtdLahore, Pakistan | Gelatin, flavored | UNSAFE COLYELLOW #5 | Source | |
| Rossmoor Food ProductsKarachi, Pakistan | Custard pudding (pie) mix, n.e.c | LACKS N/CNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Zaiqa Food IndustriesKarachi, Pakistan | Gelatin, flavored | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Zaiqa Food IndustriesKarachi, Pakistan | Gelatin, flavored | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Zaiqa Food IndustriesKarachi, Pakistan | Gelatin, flavored | UNSAFE COL | Source |
Questions about gelatin and puddings refusals from Pakistan
- How many gelatin and puddings shipments from Pakistan did FDA refuse in 2022?
- FDA refused 3 shipment lines of gelatin and puddings from Pakistan in 2022 through December 5, 2022.
- Why does FDA refuse gelatin and puddings from Pakistan?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For gelatin and puddings from Pakistan the most frequent are UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 6 lines), YELLOW #5 (FD&C Yellow No. 5 not declared, 2 lines) 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 gelatin and puddings from Pakistan?
- As of October 26, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in Pakistan in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list Pakistan firms; see the country page.
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