FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: candy and chewing gum from Philippines
FDA category: Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum · October 2016 to September 25, 2026
FDA refused 16 candy and chewing gum shipment lines from Philippines between October 2016 and September 25, 2026, 2 of them in 2026; the most refused products were flavored candy and soft candy without nuts and fruit, most often for COLOR LBLG (artificial coloring not declared).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 16
- candy and chewing gum lines refused since October 2016
- 2
- refused so far in 2026
- 6
- firms with the most records, listed below
Candy and chewing gum refusals from Philippines 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 | |
| 2024 | 4 | |
| 2020 | 3 | +50% |
| 2019 | 2 | -33% |
| 2018 | 3 | +50% |
| 2017 | 2 |
Flavored candy refusals from Philippines
FDA refused 4 flavored candy lines from Philippines between October 2016 and September 25, 2026, 25% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | 3 | 18.8% |
| Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | 1 | 6.3% |
Recent flavored candy refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aling Conching Native ProductsPampanga, Philippines | Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Aling Conching Native ProductsPampanga, Philippines | Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Aling Conching Native ProductsPampanga, Philippines | Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Annie Candy ManufacturingImus Citry, Philippines | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source |
Soft candy without nuts and fruit refusals from Philippines
FDA refused 3 soft candy without nuts and fruit lines from Philippines between October 2016 and September 25, 2026, 19% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | 3 | 18.8% |
Recent soft candy without nuts and fruit refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiza's SweetsSasmuan, Philippines | Soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Aiza's SweetsSasmuan, Philippines | Soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Aiza's SweetsSasmuan, Philippines | Soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source |
Cake decoration refusals from Philippines
FDA refused 2 cake decoration lines from Philippines between October 2016 and September 25, 2026, 13% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Cake decoration (without chocolate) | 2 | 12.5% |
Recent cake decoration refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Crown Petals & HerbsTarlac, Philippines | Cake decoration (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Golden Crown Petals & HerbsTarlac, Philippines | Cake decoration (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLFALSECOLOR LBLG | Source |
Other candy and chewing gum products refused from Philippines
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Candy specialties | 2 | 12.5% |
| Candy without chocolate n.e.c. | 2 | 12.5% |
| Caramel candy pieces | 2 | 12.5% |
| Candy bars or pieces | 1 | 6.3% |
Why FDA refused candy and chewing gum from Philippines
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| COLOR LBLG | Artificial coloring not declared | 8 | 35% |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 8 | 35% |
| AFLATOXIN | The article appears to contain a mycotoxin, a poisonous and deleterious substance which may render it… | 3 | 13% |
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 3 | 13% |
| FALSE | False or misleading labeling | 1 | 4% |
Philippines 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aiza's Sweets | Sasmuan | 5 |
| Aling Conching Native Products | Pampanga | 3 |
| Golden Crown Petals & Herbs | Tarlac | 2 |
| Annie Candy Manufacturing | Imus Citry | 2 |
| Nutri-Asia | Bulacan | 2 |
| Global Pacific Asia Trading Enterprises Corp | Marikina City | 2 |
Latest candy and chewing gum refusals from Philippines
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutri-AsiaBulacan, Philippines | Caramel candy pieces, hard, with nuts or nut products (not coconut) (without chocolate) | COLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Nutri-AsiaBulacan, Philippines | Caramel candy pieces, hard, with nuts or nut products (not coconut) (without chocolate) | COLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Aiza's SweetsSasmuan, Philippines | Candy specialties, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Aiza's SweetsSasmuan, Philippines | Candy specialties, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Aiza's SweetsSasmuan, Philippines | Soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Aiza's SweetsSasmuan, Philippines | Soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Aling Conching Native ProductsPampanga, Philippines | Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Aling Conching Native ProductsPampanga, Philippines | Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Aling Conching Native ProductsPampanga, Philippines | Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Global Pacific Asia Trading Enterprises CorpMarikina City, Philippines | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | AFLATOXIN | Source | |
| Global Pacific Asia Trading Enterprises CorpMarikina City, Philippines | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | AFLATOXIN | Source | |
| Aiza's SweetsSasmuan, Philippines | Soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Annie Candy ManufacturingImus Citry, Philippines | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Annie Candy ManufacturingImus Citry, Philippines | Candy bars or pieces (not caramel or fondant), hard, with nuts or nut products (not coconut)(without | AFLATOXIN | Source | |
| Golden Crown Petals & HerbsTarlac, Philippines | Cake decoration (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Golden Crown Petals & HerbsTarlac, Philippines | Cake decoration (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLFALSECOLOR LBLG | Source |
Questions about candy and chewing gum refusals from Philippines
- How many candy and chewing gum shipments from Philippines did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 2 shipment lines of candy and chewing gum from Philippines in 2026 through September 25, 2026.
- Why does FDA refuse candy and chewing gum from Philippines?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For candy and chewing gum from Philippines the most frequent are COLOR LBLG (artificial coloring not declared, 8 lines), UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 8 lines) and AFLATOXIN (AFLATOXIN, 3 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 Philippines?
- As of October 25, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in Philippines in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list Philippines firms; see the country page.
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