FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: candy and chewing gum from United Kingdom
FDA category: Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum · October 2016 to October 8, 2026
FDA refused 265 candy and chewing gum shipment lines from United Kingdom between October 2016 and October 8, 2026, 65 of them in 2026; the most refused products were candy specialties and soft candy without nuts and fruit, most often for UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 265
- candy and chewing gum lines refused since October 2016
- 65
- refused so far in 2026
- 10
- firms with the most records, listed below
Candy and chewing gum refusals from United Kingdom 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) | 65 | |
| 2025 | 123 | +669% |
| 2024 | 16 | +700% |
| 2023 | 2 | -93% |
| 2022 | 30 | +275% |
| 2021 | 8 | +167% |
| 2020 | 3 | -57% |
| 2019 | 7 | -12% |
| 2018 | 8 | +300% |
| 2017 | 2 | |
| 2016 (from Oct) | 1 |
Candy specialties refusals from United Kingdom
FDA refused 48 candy specialties lines from United Kingdom between October 2016 and October 8, 2026, 18% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Candy specialties, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | 48 | 18.1% |
Recent candy specialties refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culpitt LtdAshington, United Kingdom | Candy specialties, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source |
Soft candy without nuts and fruit refusals from United Kingdom
FDA refused 42 soft candy without nuts and fruit lines from United Kingdom between October 2016 and October 8, 2026, 16% 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) | 42 | 15.8% |
Recent soft candy without nuts and fruit refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swizzels Matlow LimitedHigh Peak, United Kingdom | Soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Swizzels Matlow LimitedHigh Peak, United Kingdom | Soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Swizzels Matlow LimitedHigh Peak, United Kingdom | Soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Swizzels Matlow LimitedHigh Peak, United Kingdom | Soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Swizzels Matlow LimitedHigh Peak, United Kingdom | Soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source |
Candy without chocolate n.e.c. refusals from United Kingdom
FDA refused 39 candy without chocolate n.e.c. lines from United Kingdom between October 2016 and October 8, 2026, 15% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Candy without chocolate n.e.c. | 39 | 14.7% |
Recent candy without chocolate n.e.c. refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swizzels Matlow LimitedHigh Peak, United Kingdom | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Swizzels Matlow LimitedHigh Peak, United Kingdom | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | UNSAFE COL | Source |
Other candy and chewing gum products refused from United Kingdom
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jellied candy | 23 | 8.7% |
| Marshmallow candy | 21 | 7.9% |
| Cake decoration | 7 | 2.6% |
| Flavored candy | 7 | 2.6% |
| Licorice candy | 7 | 2.6% |
| Candy bar or pieces | 6 | 2.3% |
Why FDA refused candy and chewing gum from United Kingdom
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 | 195 | 50% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 45 | 12% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 35 | 9% |
| COLOR LBLG | Artificial coloring not declared | 34 | 9% |
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 28 | 7% |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 19 | 5% |
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 17 | 4% |
| LABELING | Fair Packaging and Labeling Act | 8 | 2% |
| ALLERGEN | Major food allergen not declared | 4 | 1% |
| USUAL NAME | Common or usual name missing | 3 | 1% |
United Kingdom 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Swizzels Matlow Limited | High Peak | 183 |
| Rjf Farhi Ltd | London | 28 |
| Poppin Candy | Chesterfield | 12 |
| Rainbow Dust Colours Ltd. | Preston | 10 |
| Nestle Confectionery (UK) - York | York | 5 |
| Taveners Ltd | Blackpool | 4 |
| Culpitt Ltd | Ashington | 2 |
| Mars Chocolate UK | Slough | 2 |
| Stockleys Sweets | Blackburn | 2 |
| Cadbury UK Limited | Birmingham | 2 |
Latest candy and chewing gum refusals from United Kingdom
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swizzels Matlow LimitedHigh Peak, United Kingdom | Bubble gum (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Swizzels Matlow LimitedHigh Peak, United Kingdom | Soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Swizzels Matlow LimitedHigh Peak, United Kingdom | Chewing gum (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Swizzels Matlow LimitedHigh Peak, United Kingdom | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Swizzels Matlow LimitedHigh Peak, United Kingdom | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Swizzels Matlow LimitedHigh Peak, United Kingdom | Jellied candy, soft (jelly beans, gum drops, etc.), with fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Swizzels Matlow LimitedHigh Peak, United Kingdom | Mixed/assorted soft candy without nuts, fruit or chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Swizzels Matlow LimitedHigh Peak, United Kingdom | Mixed/assorted soft candy without nuts, fruit or chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Swizzels Matlow LimitedHigh Peak, United Kingdom | Mixed/assorted soft candy without nuts, fruit or chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Culpitt LtdAshington, United Kingdom | Candy specialties, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| The Real Candy Co LimitedBridlington, United Kingdom | Chewing gum (without chocolate) | NUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Rainbow Dust Colours Ltd.Preston, United Kingdom | Cake decoration (without chocolate) | COLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Swizzels Matlow LimitedHigh Peak, United Kingdom | Jellied candy, soft (jelly beans, gum drops, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Swizzels Matlow LimitedHigh Peak, United Kingdom | Taffy (toffee), kisses candy, hard, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Swizzels Matlow LimitedHigh Peak, United Kingdom | Soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Swizzels Matlow LimitedHigh Peak, United Kingdom | Soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Swizzels Matlow LimitedHigh Peak, United Kingdom | Soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Swizzels Matlow LimitedHigh Peak, United Kingdom | Soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Swizzels Matlow LimitedHigh Peak, United Kingdom | Bubble gum (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Swizzels Matlow LimitedHigh Peak, United Kingdom | Mixed/assorted soft candy with fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source |
Questions about candy and chewing gum refusals from United Kingdom
- How many candy and chewing gum shipments from United Kingdom did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 65 shipment lines of candy and chewing gum from United Kingdom in 2026 through October 8, 2026, compared with 123 in 2025.
- Why does FDA refuse candy and chewing gum from United Kingdom?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For candy and chewing gum from United Kingdom the most frequent are UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 195 lines), NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 45 lines) and LACKS N/C (net quantity statement missing, 35 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 United Kingdom?
- As of October 26, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in United Kingdom in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list United Kingdom firms; see the country page.
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