FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: candy and chewing gum from Ukraine
FDA category: Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum · October 2016 to September 16, 2026
FDA refused 8 candy and chewing gum shipment lines from Ukraine between October 2016 and September 16, 2026, 1 of them in 2026; the most refused products were jellied candy and caramel candy pieces, most often for UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 8
- candy and chewing gum lines refused since October 2016
- 1
- refused so far in 2026
- 3
- firms with the most records, listed below
Candy and chewing gum refusals from Ukraine 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 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 3 | |
| 2017 | 3 |
Jellied candy refusals from Ukraine
FDA refused 6 jellied candy lines from Ukraine between October 2016 and September 16, 2026, 75% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Jellied candy, soft (jelly beans, gum drops, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | 4 | 50.0% |
| Jellied candy, soft (jelly beans, gum drops, etc.), with fruit (without chocolate) | 2 | 25.0% |
Recent jellied candy refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kriolit-D LLCDnipro, Ukraine | Jellied candy, soft (jelly beans, gum drops, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Kriolit-D LLCDnipro, Ukraine | Jellied candy, soft (jelly beans, gum drops, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Kievskaya Confectionery Factory RoshenKyiv, Ukraine | Jellied candy, soft (jelly beans, gum drops, etc.), with fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Kievskaya Confectionery Factory RoshenKyiv, Ukraine | Jellied candy, soft (jelly beans, gum drops, etc.), with fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Vinnitsa Confectionery FactoryVinnytsya, Ukraine | Jellied candy, soft (jelly beans, gum drops, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLLIST INGRE | Source |
Caramel candy pieces refusals from Ukraine
FDA refused 1 caramel candy pieces line from Ukraine between October 2016 and September 16, 2026, 13% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Caramel candy pieces, hard, without nuts or fruit (without chocolate) | 1 | 12.5% |
Recent caramel candy pieces refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kievskaya Confectionery Factory RoshenKyiv, Ukraine | Caramel candy pieces, hard, without nuts or fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source |
Mixed/assorted hard candy with fruit refusals from Ukraine
FDA refused 1 mixed/assorted hard candy with fruit line from Ukraine between October 2016 and September 16, 2026, 13% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Mixed/assorted hard candy with fruit (without chocolate) | 1 | 12.5% |
Recent mixed/assorted hard candy with fruit refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kriolit-D LLCDnipro, Ukraine | Mixed/assorted hard candy with fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source |
Why FDA refused candy and chewing gum from Ukraine
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 | 8 | 57% |
| COLOR LBLG | Artificial coloring not declared | 5 | 36% |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 1 | 7% |
Ukraine 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kriolit-D LLC | Dnipro | 4 |
| Kievskaya Confectionery Factory Roshen | Kyiv | 3 |
| Vinnitsa Confectionery Factory | Vinnytsya | 1 |
Latest candy and chewing gum refusals from Ukraine
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kriolit-D LLCDnipro, Ukraine | Jellied candy, soft (jelly beans, gum drops, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Kriolit-D LLCDnipro, Ukraine | Jellied candy, soft (jelly beans, gum drops, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Kievskaya Confectionery Factory RoshenKyiv, Ukraine | Jellied candy, soft (jelly beans, gum drops, etc.), with fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Kievskaya Confectionery Factory RoshenKyiv, Ukraine | Jellied candy, soft (jelly beans, gum drops, etc.), with fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Kievskaya Confectionery Factory RoshenKyiv, Ukraine | Caramel candy pieces, hard, without nuts or fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Vinnitsa Confectionery FactoryVinnytsya, Ukraine | Jellied candy, soft (jelly beans, gum drops, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLLIST INGRE | Source | |
| Kriolit-D LLCDnipro, Ukraine | Mixed/assorted hard candy with fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Kriolit-D LLCDnipro, Ukraine | Jellied candy, soft (jelly beans, gum drops, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source |
Questions about candy and chewing gum refusals from Ukraine
- How many candy and chewing gum shipments from Ukraine did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 1 shipment line of candy and chewing gum from Ukraine in 2026 through September 16, 2026, compared with 1 in 2025.
- Why does FDA refuse candy and chewing gum from Ukraine?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For candy and chewing gum from Ukraine the most frequent are UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 8 lines), COLOR LBLG (artificial coloring not declared, 5 lines) and LIST INGRE (ingredients not listed, 1 line). 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 Ukraine?
- As of October 25, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in Ukraine in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list Ukraine firms; see the country page.
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