FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: grains and starch from United Arab Emirates
FDA category: Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch · October 2016 to December 22, 2025
FDA refused 16 grains and starch shipment lines from United Arab Emirates between October 2016 and December 22, 2025, 7 of them in 2025; the most refused products were rice and wheat, most often for PESTICIDE (pesticide chemical residue).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 16
- grains and starch lines refused since October 2016
- 7
- refused so far in 2025
- 3
- firms with the most records, listed below
Grains and starch refusals from United Arab Emirates by year
Shipment lines FDA refused each year. The table has the same numbers as the chart.
| Year | Refusal lines | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | |
| 2023 | 2 | 0% |
| 2022 | 2 | |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1 | -50% |
| 2018 | 2 | +100% |
| 2017 | 1 |
Rice refusals from United Arab Emirates
FDA refused 15 rice lines from United Arab Emirates between October 2016 and December 22, 2025, 94% of the grains and starch lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of grains and starch |
|---|---|---|
| Rice, plain (white or polished) processed (packaged) | 9 | 56.3% |
| Rice, basmati, processed (packaged) | 6 | 37.5% |
Recent rice refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J S R Foodstuff Trading L.L.CDubai, United Arab Emirates | Rice, plain (white or polished) processed (packaged) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| J S R Foodstuff Trading L.L.CDubai, United Arab Emirates | Rice, plain (white or polished) processed (packaged) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Natvar & CompanyDubai, United Arab Emirates | Rice, basmati, processed (packaged) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| J S R Foodstuff Trading L.L.CDubai, United Arab Emirates | Rice, plain (white or polished) processed (packaged) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Natvar & CompanyDubai, United Arab Emirates | Rice, basmati, processed (packaged) | PESTICIDE | Source |
Wheat refusals from United Arab Emirates
FDA refused 1 wheat line from United Arab Emirates between October 2016 and December 22, 2025, 6% of the grains and starch lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of grains and starch |
|---|---|---|
| Wheat, milled (crushed, coarse ground or cracked) | 1 | 6.3% |
Recent wheat refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Tgchno Foodstuff Trading LLCRas Alkhor Industrial Area 2 P.O.Box No 2136, United Arab Emirates | Wheat, milled (crushed, coarse ground or cracked) | FILTHYLACKS FIRMLACKS N/C+2 | Source |
Why FDA refused grains and starch from United Arab Emirates
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| PESTICIDE | Pesticide chemical residue | 13 | 65% |
| FSVP VIO | Importer not in compliance with FSVP | 2 | 10% |
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 1 | 5% |
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 1 | 5% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 1 | 5% |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 1 | 5% |
| USUAL NAME | Common or usual name missing | 1 | 5% |
United Arab Emirates grains and starch firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Bassam Hassan F/S Trdg. LLC | Dubai | 8 |
| J S R Foodstuff Trading L.L.C | Dubai | 4 |
| Natvar & Company | Dubai | 2 |
Latest grains and starch refusals from United Arab Emirates
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J S R Foodstuff Trading L.L.CDubai, United Arab Emirates | Rice, plain (white or polished) processed (packaged) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| J S R Foodstuff Trading L.L.CDubai, United Arab Emirates | Rice, plain (white or polished) processed (packaged) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Natvar & CompanyDubai, United Arab Emirates | Rice, basmati, processed (packaged) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| J S R Foodstuff Trading L.L.CDubai, United Arab Emirates | Rice, plain (white or polished) processed (packaged) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Natvar & CompanyDubai, United Arab Emirates | Rice, basmati, processed (packaged) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| J S R Foodstuff Trading L.L.CDubai, United Arab Emirates | Rice, plain (white or polished) processed (packaged) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| A V P Foodstuff Trading LLCDubai, United Arab Emirates | Rice, basmati, processed (packaged) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Royal Tgchno Foodstuff Trading LLCRas Alkhor Industrial Area 2 P.O.Box No 2136, United Arab Emirates | Wheat, milled (crushed, coarse ground or cracked) | FILTHYLACKS FIRMLACKS N/C+2 | Source | |
| Bassam Hassan F/S Trdg. LLCDubai, United Arab Emirates | Rice, plain (white or polished) processed (packaged) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Bassam Hassan F/S Trdg. LLCDubai, United Arab Emirates | Rice, plain (white or polished) processed (packaged) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Bassam Hassan F/S Trdg. LLCDubai, United Arab Emirates | Rice, plain (white or polished) processed (packaged) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Bassam Hassan F/S Trdg. LLCDubai, United Arab Emirates | Rice, basmati, processed (packaged) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Bassam Hassan F/S Trdg. LLCDubai, United Arab Emirates | Rice, basmati, processed (packaged) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Bassam Hassan F/S Trdg. LLCDubai, United Arab Emirates | Rice, plain (white or polished) processed (packaged) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Bassam Hassan F/S Trdg. LLCDubai, United Arab Emirates | Rice, plain (white or polished) processed (packaged) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Bassam Hassan F/S Trdg. LLCDubai, United Arab Emirates | Rice, basmati, processed (packaged) | PESTICIDE | Source |
Questions about grains and starch refusals from United Arab Emirates
- How many grains and starch shipments from United Arab Emirates did FDA refuse in 2025?
- FDA refused 7 shipment lines of grains and starch from United Arab Emirates in 2025 through December 22, 2025.
- Why does FDA refuse grains and starch from United Arab Emirates?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For grains and starch from United Arab Emirates the most frequent are PESTICIDE (pesticide chemical residue, 13 lines), FSVP VIO (importer not in compliance with FSVP, 2 lines) and FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance, 1 line). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover grains and starch from United Arab Emirates?
- As of October 26, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in United Arab Emirates in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list United Arab Emirates firms; see the country page.
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