FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: candy and chewing gum from Sweden
FDA category: Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum · October 2016 to October 14, 2026
FDA refused 433 candy and chewing gum shipment lines from Sweden between October 2016 and October 14, 2026, 346 of them in 2026; the most refused products were flavored candy and candy without chocolate n.e.c., most often for UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 433
- candy and chewing gum lines refused since October 2016
- 346
- refused so far in 2026
- 10
- firms with the most records, listed below
Candy and chewing gum refusals from Sweden 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) | 346 | |
| 2025 | 53 | +61% |
| 2024 | 33 | +3200% |
| 2023 | 1 |
Flavored candy refusals from Sweden
FDA refused 191 flavored candy lines from Sweden between October 2016 and October 14, 2026, 44% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | 188 | 43.4% |
| Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), with fruit (without chocolate) | 3 | 0.7% |
Recent flavored candy refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam & Son Grossist ABNassjo, Sweden | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Er-T Godis AktiebolagVaxjo, Sweden | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source |
Candy without chocolate n.e.c. refusals from Sweden
FDA refused 120 candy without chocolate n.e.c. lines from Sweden between October 2016 and October 14, 2026, 28% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Candy without chocolate n.e.c. | 120 | 27.7% |
Recent candy without chocolate n.e.c. refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubs GodisJonkoping, Sweden | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Bubs GodisJonkoping, Sweden | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Bubs GodisJonkoping, Sweden | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | NUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Cloetta SverigeSverige, Sweden | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | NUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Bubs GodisJonkoping, Sweden | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | UNSAFE COL | Source |
Candy specialties refusals from Sweden
FDA refused 35 candy specialties lines from Sweden between October 2016 and October 14, 2026, 8% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Candy specialties, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | 35 | 8.1% |
Other candy and chewing gum products refused from Sweden
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jellied candy | 25 | 5.8% |
| Soft candy without nuts and fruit | 20 | 4.6% |
| Toppings without fruit | 15 | 3.5% |
| Candy bar or pieces | 6 | 1.4% |
| Marshmallow candy | 6 | 1.4% |
| Jelly fruit poppers candy | 5 | 1.2% |
Why FDA refused candy and chewing gum from Sweden
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 | 223 | 20% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 209 | 19% |
| COLOR LBLG | Artificial coloring not declared | 162 | 14% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 145 | 13% |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 97 | 9% |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 80 | 7% |
| USUAL NAME | Common or usual name missing | 65 | 6% |
| LABELING | Fair Packaging and Labeling Act | 62 | 6% |
| PRESRV LBL | Chemical preservative not declared | 44 | 4% |
| COLORLABEL | Required information not prominent | 34 | 3% |
Sweden 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Er-T Godis Aktiebolag | Vaxjo | 175 |
| Hemmakvall AB | Landskrona | 59 |
| Bubs Godis | Jonkoping | 56 |
| Nordcom Sweeds AB | Hisings Backa | 50 |
| Cloetta Sverige | Sverige | 29 |
| Aroma Konfektyrfabriken Aroma | Skarpnack | 10 |
| Franssons Konfektyrer AB | Granna | 9 |
| Nordicbangers Swedish Candy | Skovde | 7 |
| Candy People | Malmo | 6 |
| Mormor Lisas Konfektyr AB | Skanes Fagerhult | 6 |
Latest candy and chewing gum refusals from Sweden
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubs GodisJonkoping, Sweden | Jellied candy, soft (jelly beans, gum drops, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Bubs GodisJonkoping, Sweden | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Grahns Konfektyr ABSkovde, Sweden | Jellied candy, soft (jelly beans, gum drops, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLLIST INGREFLAVR LBLG+2 | Source | |
| Bubs GodisJonkoping, Sweden | Jellied candy, soft (jelly beans, gum drops, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Bubs GodisJonkoping, Sweden | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Bubs GodisJonkoping, Sweden | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | NUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Bubs GodisJonkoping, Sweden | Jellied candy, soft (jelly beans, gum drops, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Cloetta SverigeSverige, Sweden | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | NUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Bubs GodisJonkoping, Sweden | Soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Bubs GodisJonkoping, Sweden | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Sam & Son Grossist ABNassjo, Sweden | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Er-T Godis AktiebolagVaxjo, Sweden | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Bubs GodisJonkoping, Sweden | Jellied candy, soft (jelly beans, gum drops, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | LIST INGREINCONSPICUCOLOR LBLG+7 | Source | |
| SR Trading ABHjo, Sweden | Jellied candy, soft (jelly beans, gum drops, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Bubs GodisJonkoping, Sweden | Jellied candy, soft (jelly beans, gum drops, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Bubs GodisJonkoping, Sweden | Jellied candy, soft (jelly beans, gum drops, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | LIST INGREINCONSPICUCOLOR LBLG+7 | Source | |
| Bubs GodisJonkoping, Sweden | Jellied candy, soft (jelly beans, gum drops, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Bubs GodisJonkoping, Sweden | Jellied candy, soft (jelly beans, gum drops, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | LIST INGREINCONSPICUCOLOR LBLG+7 | Source | |
| Bubs GodisJonkoping, Sweden | Jellied candy, soft (jelly beans, gum drops, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | LIST INGREINCONSPICUCOLOR LBLG+7 | Source | |
| Bubs GodisJonkoping, Sweden | Jellied candy, soft (jelly beans, gum drops, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | LIST INGREINCONSPICUCOLOR LBLG+7 | Source |
Questions about candy and chewing gum refusals from Sweden
- How many candy and chewing gum shipments from Sweden did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 346 shipment lines of candy and chewing gum from Sweden in 2026 through October 14, 2026, compared with 53 in 2025.
- Why does FDA refuse candy and chewing gum from Sweden?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For candy and chewing gum from Sweden the most frequent are UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 223 lines), NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 209 lines) and COLOR LBLG (artificial coloring not declared, 162 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 Sweden?
- As of October 26, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in Sweden in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list Sweden firms; see the country page.
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