FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: candy and chewing gum from Russia
FDA category: Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum · October 2016 to November 3, 2023
FDA refused 54 candy and chewing gum shipment lines from Russia between October 2016 and November 3, 2023, 6 of them in 2023; the most refused products were marshmallow candy and caramel candy pieces, most often for UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 54
- candy and chewing gum lines refused since October 2016
- 6
- refused so far in 2023
- 8
- firms with the most records, listed below
Candy and chewing gum refusals from Russia by year
Shipment lines FDA refused each year. The table has the same numbers as the chart.
| Year | Refusal lines | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | +500% |
| 2022 | 1 | -83% |
| 2021 | 6 | +200% |
| 2020 | 2 | -93% |
| 2019 | 29 | +625% |
| 2018 | 4 | -20% |
| 2017 | 5 | |
| 2016 (from Oct) | 1 |
Marshmallow candy refusals from Russia
FDA refused 41 marshmallow candy lines from Russia between October 2016 and November 3, 2023, 76% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Marshmallow candy, soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | 41 | 75.9% |
Recent marshmallow candy refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neva ConfectionerySankt-Peterburg, Russia | Marshmallow candy, soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLLIST INGRENO ENGLISH+2 | Source | |
| Kronstadtskaya Confectionary factory LLCKronshtadt, Russia | Marshmallow candy, soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Kronstadtskaya Confectionary factory LLCKronshtadt, Russia | Marshmallow candy, soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Kronstadtskaya Confectionary factory LLCKronshtadt, Russia | Marshmallow candy, soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Kronstadtskaya Confectionary factory LLCKronshtadt, Russia | Marshmallow candy, soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source |
Caramel candy pieces refusals from Russia
FDA refused 6 caramel candy pieces lines from Russia between October 2016 and November 3, 2023, 11% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Caramel candy pieces, hard, with fruit (without chocolate) | 3 | 5.6% |
| Caramel candy pieces, soft, with fruit (without chocolate) | 2 | 3.7% |
| Caramel candy pieces, hard, without nuts or fruit (without chocolate) | 1 | 1.9% |
Recent caramel candy pieces refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Td Akkond, OOOCheboksary, Russia | Caramel candy pieces, soft, with fruit (without chocolate) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Td Akkond, OOOCheboksary, Russia | Caramel candy pieces, soft, with fruit (without chocolate) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Pravilnoe Pitaniye LLCSamara, Russia | Caramel candy pieces, hard, with fruit (without chocolate) | LIST INGRELACKS N/CNO ENGLISH+1 | Source | |
| Jsc Rot FrontMoscow, Russia | Caramel candy pieces, hard, without nuts or fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source |
Flavored candy refusals from Russia
FDA refused 2 flavored candy lines from Russia between October 2016 and November 3, 2023, 4% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), with fruit (without chocolate) | 2 | 3.7% |
Recent flavored candy refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group "Gutta" the United ConfectioneryMoscow, Russia | Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), with fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source |
Other candy and chewing gum products refused from Russia
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Candy bar or pieces | 1 | 1.9% |
| Jellied candy | 1 | 1.9% |
| Soft candy with fruit | 1 | 1.9% |
| Soft candy with nuts and fruit | 1 | 1.9% |
| Soft candy with nuts or nut products | 1 | 1.9% |
Why FDA refused candy and chewing gum from Russia
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 | 36 | 49% |
| COLOR LBLG | Artificial coloring not declared | 12 | 16% |
| FSVP VIO | Importer not in compliance with FSVP | 5 | 7% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 5 | 7% |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 4 | 5% |
| USUAL NAME | Common or usual name missing | 4 | 5% |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 3 | 4% |
| ALLERGEN | Major food allergen not declared | 2 | 3% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 2 | 3% |
| FLAVR LBLG | Appears to contain an artificial flavoring and it fails to bear labeling stating that fact. | 1 | 1% |
Russia 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Neva Confectionery | Sankt-Peterburg | 34 |
| Kronstadtskaya Confectionary factory LLC | Kronshtadt | 6 |
| Td Akkond, OOO | Cheboksary | 5 |
| Udarnitsa Co. | Moscow | 2 |
| Group "Gutta" the United Confectionery | Moscow | 2 |
| Jsc Rot Front | Moscow | 1 |
| Obhedinennye konditery | Moscow | 1 |
| Saratovskaya Confectionary | Saratov | 1 |
Latest candy and chewing gum refusals from Russia
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Td Akkond, OOOCheboksary, Russia | Soft candy with nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Td Akkond, OOOCheboksary, Russia | Soft candy with nuts or nut products, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Td Akkond, OOOCheboksary, Russia | Caramel candy pieces, soft, with fruit (without chocolate) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Td Akkond, OOOCheboksary, Russia | Caramel candy pieces, soft, with fruit (without chocolate) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Td Akkond, OOOCheboksary, Russia | Soft candy with fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Pravilnoe Pitaniye LLCSamara, Russia | Caramel candy pieces, hard, with fruit (without chocolate) | LIST INGRELACKS N/CNO ENGLISH+1 | Source | |
| Jsc Rot FrontMoscow, Russia | Caramel candy pieces, hard, without nuts or fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Neva ConfectionerySankt-Peterburg, Russia | Marshmallow candy, soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLLIST INGRENO ENGLISH+2 | Source | |
| Kronstadtskaya Confectionary factory LLCKronshtadt, Russia | Marshmallow candy, soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Kronstadtskaya Confectionary factory LLCKronshtadt, Russia | Marshmallow candy, soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Kronstadtskaya Confectionary factory LLCKronshtadt, Russia | Marshmallow candy, soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Kronstadtskaya Confectionary factory LLCKronshtadt, Russia | Marshmallow candy, soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Kronstadtskaya Confectionary factory LLCKronshtadt, Russia | Marshmallow candy, soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Group "Gutta" the United ConfectioneryMoscow, Russia | Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), with fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Kronstadtskaya Confectionary factory LLCKronshtadt, Russia | Marshmallow candy, soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Neva ConfectionerySankt-Peterburg, Russia | Marshmallow candy, soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | COLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Neva ConfectionerySankt-Peterburg, Russia | Marshmallow candy, soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | COLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Neva ConfectionerySankt-Peterburg, Russia | Marshmallow candy, soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | COLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Neva ConfectionerySankt-Peterburg, Russia | Marshmallow candy, soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Neva ConfectionerySankt-Peterburg, Russia | Marshmallow candy, soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | COLOR LBLG | Source |
Questions about candy and chewing gum refusals from Russia
- How many candy and chewing gum shipments from Russia did FDA refuse in 2023?
- FDA refused 6 shipment lines of candy and chewing gum from Russia in 2023 through November 3, 2023, compared with 1 in 2022.
- Why does FDA refuse candy and chewing gum from Russia?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For candy and chewing gum from Russia the most frequent are UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 36 lines), COLOR LBLG (artificial coloring not declared, 12 lines) and FSVP VIO (importer not in compliance with FSVP, 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 Russia?
- As of October 25, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in Russia in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list Russia firms; see the country page.
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