FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: spices from Taiwan
FDA category: Spices, Flavors, and Salts · October 2016 to April 14, 2026
FDA refused 10 spices shipment lines from Taiwan between October 2016 and April 14, 2026, 3 of them in 2026; the most refused products were spices and seasoning and capsicums, most often for NO ENGLISH (required label information not in English).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 10
- spices lines refused since October 2016
- 3
- refused so far in 2026
- 2
- firms with the most records, listed below
Spices refusals from Taiwan 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) | 3 | |
| 2022 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 1 | -80% |
| 2019 | 5 |
Spices and seasoning refusals from Taiwan
FDA refused 4 spices and seasoning lines from Taiwan between October 2016 and April 14, 2026, 40% of the spices lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of spices |
|---|---|---|
| Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c. | 4 | 40.0% |
Recent spices and seasoning refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co Fu Business Company, Ltd.New Taipei City, Taiwan | Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c | UNSAFE ADDNO ENGLISH | Source | |
| Co Fu Business Company, Ltd.New Taipei City, Taiwan | Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c | UNSAFE ADDNO ENGLISH | Source | |
| Co Fu Business Company, Ltd.New Taipei City, Taiwan | Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c | UNSAFE SUBLACKS N/CNO ENGLISH+1 | Source | |
| Dainty Food Co LtdShi Chi City, Taiwan | Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c | LIST INGRELACKS N/CNO ENGLISH+1 | Source |
Capsicums refusals from Taiwan
FDA refused 1 capsicums line from Taiwan between October 2016 and April 14, 2026, 10% of the spices lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of spices |
|---|---|---|
| Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice) | 1 | 10.0% |
Recent capsicums refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dainty Food Co LtdShi Chi City, Taiwan | Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice) | LIST INGRELACKS N/CNO ENGLISH+1 | Source |
Curry powder refusals from Taiwan
FDA refused 1 curry powder line from Taiwan between October 2016 and April 14, 2026, 10% of the spices lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of spices |
|---|---|---|
| Curry powder, ground, cracked, without salt | 1 | 10.0% |
Recent curry powder refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| He Yuan Food Enterprise Co.Taichung City, Taiwan | Curry powder, ground, cracked, without salt | SALMONELLA | Source |
Other spices products refused from Taiwan
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Five spice mix | 1 | 10.0% |
| Mixed spices and seasoning with salt | 1 | 10.0% |
| Mixed spices and seasonings | 1 | 10.0% |
| Turmeric | 1 | 10.0% |
Why FDA refused spices from Taiwan
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 7 | 26% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 5 | 19% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 4 | 15% |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 4 | 15% |
| UNSAFE ADD | Food additive unsafe under section 409 | 2 | 7% |
| FSVP VIO | Importer not in compliance with FSVP | 1 | 4% |
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 1 | 4% |
| NO PROCESS | No scheduled process filed | 1 | 4% |
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 1 | 4% |
| UNSAFE SUB | The article appears to bear or contain a substance which is unsafe within the meaning of Section 406. | 1 | 4% |
Taiwan spices firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Dainty Food Co Ltd | Shi Chi City | 3 |
| He Yuan Food Enterprise Co. | Taichung City | 2 |
Latest spices refusals from Taiwan
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co Fu Business Company, Ltd.New Taipei City, Taiwan | Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c | UNSAFE ADDNO ENGLISH | Source | |
| Co Fu Business Company, Ltd.New Taipei City, Taiwan | Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c | UNSAFE ADDNO ENGLISH | Source | |
| Co Fu Business Company, Ltd.New Taipei City, Taiwan | Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c | UNSAFE SUBLACKS N/CNO ENGLISH+1 | Source | |
| He Yuan Food Enterprise Co.Taichung City, Taiwan | Five spice mix, ground, cracked, without salt | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| He Yuan Food Enterprise Co.Taichung City, Taiwan | Curry powder, ground, cracked, without salt | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Dainty Food Co LtdShi Chi City, Taiwan | Mixed spices and seasoning with salt, n.e.c | LIST INGRELACKS N/CNO ENGLISH+1 | Source | |
| Dainty Food Co LtdShi Chi City, Taiwan | Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c | LIST INGRELACKS N/CNO ENGLISH+1 | Source | |
| Dainty Food Co LtdShi Chi City, Taiwan | Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice) | LIST INGRELACKS N/CNO ENGLISH+1 | Source | |
| YAWEI Co.Yilan County, Taiwan | Turmeric, natural extract or flavor (spice) | LIST INGRELACKS FIRMNO ENGLISH+1 | Source | |
| Li Hong Food Co., LtdYunlin, Taiwan | Mixed spices and seasonings, liquid, with salt, n.e.c | NO PROCESS | Source |
Questions about spices refusals from Taiwan
- How many spices shipments from Taiwan did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 3 shipment lines of spices from Taiwan in 2026 through April 14, 2026.
- Why does FDA refuse spices from Taiwan?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For spices from Taiwan the most frequent are NO ENGLISH (required label information not in English, 7 lines), NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 5 lines) and LACKS N/C (net quantity statement missing, 4 lines). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover spices from Taiwan?
- As of October 26, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in Taiwan in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list Taiwan firms; see the country page.
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