FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: candy and chewing gum from South Africa
FDA category: Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum · October 2016 to May 5, 2026
FDA refused 10 candy and chewing gum shipment lines from South Africa between October 2016 and May 5, 2026, 1 of them in 2026; the most refused products were soft candy without nuts and fruit and bubble gum, most often for UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 10
- candy and chewing gum lines refused since October 2016
- 1
- refused so far in 2026
- 2
- firms with the most records, listed below
Candy and chewing gum refusals from South Africa 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) | 1 | |
| 2025 | 5 | +25% |
| 2024 | 4 |
Soft candy without nuts and fruit refusals from South Africa
FDA refused 4 soft candy without nuts and fruit lines from South Africa between October 2016 and May 5, 2026, 40% 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) | 4 | 40.0% |
Recent soft candy without nuts and fruit refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger BrandsJohannesburg, South Africa | Soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLLIST INGRELACKS N/C+2 | Source | |
| Tiger BrandsJohannesburg, South Africa | Soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLLIST INGRECOLOR LBLG+1 | Source | |
| Tiger BrandsJohannesburg, South Africa | Soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLLIST INGRECOLOR LBLG+1 | Source | |
| Tiger BrandsJohannesburg, South Africa | Soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLLIST INGRECOLOR LBLG+1 | Source |
Bubble gum refusals from South Africa
FDA refused 2 bubble gum lines from South Africa between October 2016 and May 5, 2026, 20% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Bubble gum (without chocolate) | 2 | 20.0% |
Recent bubble gum refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mondelez South Africa (Pty) LtdSandton, South Africa | Bubble gum (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Mondelez South Africa (Pty) LtdSandton, South Africa | Bubble gum (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source |
Candy bar or pieces refusals from South Africa
FDA refused 2 candy bar or pieces lines from South Africa between October 2016 and May 5, 2026, 20% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Candy bar or pieces (not caramel or fondant), hard, with fruit (without chocolate) | 2 | 20.0% |
Recent candy bar or pieces refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger BrandsJohannesburg, South Africa | Candy bar or pieces (not caramel or fondant), hard, with fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Tiger BrandsJohannesburg, South Africa | Candy bar or pieces (not caramel or fondant), hard, with fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source |
Other candy and chewing gum products refused from South Africa
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jellied candy | 1 | 10.0% |
| Mixed/assorted hard candies w/nut | 1 | 10.0% |
Why FDA refused candy and chewing gum from South Africa
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 | 10 | 38% |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 5 | 19% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 5 | 19% |
| COLOR LBLG | Artificial coloring not declared | 4 | 15% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 1 | 4% |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 1 | 4% |
South Africa 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tiger Brands | Johannesburg | 8 |
| Mondelez South Africa (Pty) Ltd | Sandton | 2 |
Latest candy and chewing gum refusals from South Africa
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mondelez South Africa (Pty) LtdSandton, South Africa | Bubble gum (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Tiger BrandsJohannesburg, South Africa | Soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLLIST INGRELACKS N/C+2 | Source | |
| Tiger BrandsJohannesburg, South Africa | Mixed/assorted hard candies w/nut,nut prods,seeds w/o coconut w/o chocolate | UNSAFE COLLIST INGRECOLOR LBLG+1 | Source | |
| Tiger BrandsJohannesburg, South Africa | Soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLLIST INGRECOLOR LBLG+1 | Source | |
| Tiger BrandsJohannesburg, South Africa | Soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLLIST INGRECOLOR LBLG+1 | Source | |
| Tiger BrandsJohannesburg, South Africa | Soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLLIST INGRECOLOR LBLG+1 | Source | |
| Tiger BrandsJohannesburg, South Africa | Candy bar or pieces (not caramel or fondant), hard, with fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Tiger BrandsJohannesburg, South Africa | Jellied candy, soft (jelly beans, gum drops, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Mondelez South Africa (Pty) LtdSandton, South Africa | Bubble gum (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Tiger BrandsJohannesburg, South Africa | Candy bar or pieces (not caramel or fondant), hard, with fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source |
Questions about candy and chewing gum refusals from South Africa
- How many candy and chewing gum shipments from South Africa did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 1 shipment line of candy and chewing gum from South Africa in 2026 through May 5, 2026, compared with 5 in 2025.
- Why does FDA refuse candy and chewing gum from South Africa?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For candy and chewing gum from South Africa the most frequent are UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 10 lines), LIST INGRE (ingredients not listed, 5 lines) and NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 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 South Africa?
- As of October 26, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in South Africa in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list South Africa firms; see the country page.
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