# Abir International · 99-39 · INDIA — FDA import alert red lists: firms subject to detention without physical examination

For Abir International · 99-39 · INDIA, import alert is 99-39; import alert name is Detention Without Physical Examination of Imported Food Products That Appear to Be Misbranded; country is INDIA; product is White Musli Whole | Lodh Powder | Inder Jon Kadve | Nashodar | White Musli Whole | Ratan Jot (Ratanjot); product code is 23 Y - - 99 Nuts or Edible Seeds Not Mentioned Elsewhere, N.E.C. | 54 F - - 99 Herbals & Botanicals (not Teas), N.E.C. | 54 F - - 99 Herbals & Botanicals (not Teas), N.E.C. | 54 F - - 99 Herbals & Botanicals (not Teas), N.E.C. | 54 F - - 99 Herbals & Botanicals (not Teas), N.E.C. | 54 F - - 99 Herbals & Botanicals (not Teas), N.E.C; date published is 03/04/2024; address is H No.156, Main Threekay Road , Adj. Swani Motors, Punjab , Ludhiana, Punjab INDIA, verified against its source on 2026-09-16.

- **Firm:** Abir International _(verified: appears in the quote below)_
- **Import alert:** 99-39
- **Import alert name:** Detention Without Physical Examination of Imported Food Products That Appear to Be Misbranded
- **Country:** INDIA _(verified: appears in the quote below)_
- **Address:** H No.156, Main Threekay Road , Adj. Swani Motors, Punjab , Ludhiana, Punjab INDIA _(verified: appears in the quote below)_
- **Date published:** 03/04/2024 _(verified: appears in the quote below)_
- **Product code:** 23 Y - - 99 Nuts or Edible Seeds Not Mentioned Elsewhere, N.E.C. | 54 F - - 99 Herbals & Botanicals (not Teas), N.E.C. | 54 F - - 99 Herbals & Botanicals (not Teas), N.E.C. | 54 F - - 99 Herbals & Botanicals (not Teas), N.E.C. | 54 F - - 99 Herbals & Botanicals (not Teas), N.E.C. | 54 F - - 99 Herbals & Botanicals (not Teas), N.E.C. _(verified: each item appears in the quote below)_
- **Product:** White Musli Whole | Lodh Powder | Inder Jon Kadve | Nashodar | White Musli Whole | Ratan Jot (Ratanjot) _(verified: each item appears in the quote below)_
- **FDA notes:** The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(f) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 343(f)] because they contain information in a foreign language; therefore, all required labeling must be presented in English and in all the foreign languages in addition to English [21 CFR 101.15(c)(1) and (2)]. There appears to be a different foreign language under “keep in cool & dry place.” Section 403(i)(1) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 343(i)(1)] for failing to bear an appropriate name of a food. The name of a food must be (1) the name specified in or required by any applicable Federal law or regulation; or, in the absence thereof, (2) the common or usual of the food; or, in the absence thereof, (3) an appropriately descriptive term or when the nature of the food is obvious, a fanciful name commonly used by the public for such food. In this case, options 1 and 2 do not apply. The name of this product must be an appropriately descriptive term since the nature of the food is not obvious. | The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(f) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 343(f)] because they contain information in a foreign language; therefore, all required labeling must be presented in English and in all the foreign languages in addition to English [21 CFR 101.15(c)(1) and (2)]. Lodh Powder appears to be foreign terms (Hindi) used in both the statements of identity and the ingredient lists. The English translation is not listed. There appears to be a different foreign language under “keep in cool & dry place.” Section 403(i)(1) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 343(i)(1)] for failing to bear an appropriate name of a food. The name of a food must be (1) the name specified in or required by any applicable Federal law or regulation; or, in the absence thereof, (2) the common or usual of the food; or, in the absence thereof, (3) an appropriately descriptive term or when the nature of the food is obvious, a fanciful name commonly used by the public for such food. In this case, options 1 and 2 do not apply. The name of this product must be an appropriately descriptive term since the nature of the food is not obvious. | The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(f) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 343(f)] because they contain information in a foreign language; therefore, all required labeling must be presented in English and in all the foreign languages in addition to English [21 CFR 101.15(c)(1) and (2)]. Inder Jon Kadva appears to be foreign terms (Hindi) used in both the statements of identity and the ingredient lists. The English translation is not listed. There appears to be a different foreign language under “keep in cool & dry place.” Section 403(i)(1) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 343(i)(1)] for failing to bear an appropriate name of a food. The name of a food must be (1) the name specified in or required by any applicable Federal law or regulation; or, in the absence thereof, (2) the common or usual of the food; or, in the absence thereof, (3) an appropriately descriptive term or when the nature of the food is obvious, a fanciful name commonly used by the public for such food. In this case, options 1 and 2 do not apply. The name of this product must be an appropriately descriptive term since the nature of the food is not obvious. | The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(q) of the Act in that the nutrition information (e.g. Nutrition Facts Panel) is not as required by 21 CFR 101.9. Product label fails to declare a serving size in a common household measure. [21 CFR 101.9(b)(5) 21 CFR 101.9(b)(5)(ii) and 21 CFR 101.9(b)(7)(iv)]. Section 403(i)(1) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 343(i)(1)] for failing to bear an appropriate name of a food. The name of a food must be (1) the name specified in or required by any applicable Federal law or regulation; or, in the absence thereof, (2) the common or usual of the food; or, in the absence thereof, (3) an appropriately descriptive term or when the nature of the food is obvious, a fanciful name commonly used by the public for such food. In this case, options 1 and 2 do not apply. The name of this product must be an appropriately descriptive term since the nature of the food is not obvious. Section 403(f) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 343(f)] because they contain information in a foreign language; therefore, all required labeling must be presented in English and in all the foreign languages in addition to English [21 CFR 101.15(c)(1) and (2)]. Nashodar appears to be foreign terms (Hindi) used in both the statements of identity and the ingredient lists. The English translation is not listed. There appears to be a different foreign language under “keep in cool & dry place.” | The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(f) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 343(f)] because they contain information in a foreign language; therefore, all required labeling must be presented in English and in all the foreign languages in addition to English [21 CFR 101.15(c)(1) and (2)]. There appears to be a different foreign language under “keep in cool & dry place.” Section 403(i)(1) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 343(i)(1)] for failing to bear an appropriate name of a food. The name of a food must be (1) the name specified in or required by any applicable Federal law or regulation; or, in the absence thereof, (2) the common or usual of the food; or, in the absence thereof, (3) an appropriately descriptive term or when the nature of the food is obvious, a fanciful name commonly used by the public for such food. In this case, options 1 and 2 do not apply. The name of this product must be an appropriately descriptive term since the nature of the food is not obvious. | The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(f) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 343(f)] because they contain information in a foreign language; therefore, all required labeling must be presented in English and in all the foreign languages in addition to English [21 CFR 101.15(c)(1) and (2)]. Ratan Jot appears to be foreign terms (Hindi) used in both the statements of identity and the ingredient lists. The English translation is not listed. There appears to be a different foreign language under “keep in cool & dry place.” Section 403(i)(1) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 343(i)(1)] for failing to bear an appropriate name of a food. The name of a food must be (1) the name specified in or required by any applicable Federal law or regulation; or, in the absence thereof, (2) the common or usual of the food; or, in the absence thereof, (3) an appropriately descriptive term or when the nature of the food is obvious, a fanciful name commonly used by the public for such food. In this case, options 1 and 2 do not apply. The name of this product must be an appropriately descriptive term since the nature of the food is not obvious. _(verified: each item appears in the quote below)_

## What the source says

> Abir International Date Published : 03/04/2024 H No.156, Main Threekay Road , Adj. Swani Motors, Punjab , Ludhiana, Punjab INDIA 23 Y - - 99 Nuts or Edible Seeds Not Mentioned Elsewhere, N.E.C. Date Published: 03/04/2024 Desc: White Musli Whole Notes: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(f) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 343(f)] because they contain information in a foreign language; therefore, all required labeling must be presented in English and in all the foreign languages in addition to English [21 CFR 101.15(c)(1) and (2)]. There appears to be a different foreign language under “keep in cool & dry place.” Section 403(i)(1) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 343(i)(1)] for failing to bear an appropriate name of a food. The name of a food must be (1) the name specified in or required by any applicable Federal law or regulation; or, in the absence thereof, (2) the common or usual of the food; or, in the absence thereof, (3) an appropriately descriptive term or when the nature of the food is obvious, a fanciful name commonly used by the public for such food. In this case, options 1 and 2 do not apply. The name of this product must be an appropriately descriptive term since the nature of the food is not obvious. 54 F - - 99 Herbals & Botanicals (not Teas), N.E.C. Date Published: 03/04/2024 Desc: Lodh Powder Notes: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(f) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 343(f)] because they contain information in a foreign language; therefore, all required labeling must be presented in English and in all the foreign languages in addition to English [21 CFR 101.15(c)(1) and (2)]. Lodh Powder appears to be foreign terms (Hindi) used in both the statements of identity and the ingredient lists. The English translation is not listed. There appears to be a different foreign language under “keep in cool & dry place.” Section 403(i)(1) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 343(i)(1)] for failing to bear an appropriate name of a food. The name of a food must be (1) the name specified in or required by any applicable Federal law or regulation; or, in the absence thereof, (2) the common or usual of the food; or, in the absence thereof, (3) an appropriately descriptive term or when the nature of the food is obvious, a fanciful name commonly used by the public for such food. In this case, options 1 and 2 do not apply. The name of this product must be an appropriately descriptive term since the nature of the food is not obvious. 54 F - - 99 Herbals & Botanicals (not Teas), N.E.C. Date Published: 03/04/2024 Desc: Inder Jon Kadve Notes: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(f) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 343(f)] because they contain information in a foreign language; therefore, all required labeling must be presented in English and in all the foreign languages in addition to English [21 CFR 101.15(c)(1) and (2)]. Inder Jon Kadva appears to be foreign terms (Hindi) used in both the statements of identity and the ingredient lists. The English translation is not listed. There appears to be a different foreign language under “keep in cool & dry place.” Section 403(i)(1) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 343(i)(1)] for failing to bear an appropriate name of a food. The name of a food must be (1) the name specified in or required by any applicable Federal law or regulation; or, in the absence thereof, (2) the common or usual of the food; or, in the absence thereof, (3) an appropriately descriptive term or when the nature of the food is obvious, a fanciful name commonly used by the public for such food. In this case, options 1 and 2 do not apply. The name of this product must be an appropriately descriptive term since the nature of the food is not obvious. 54 F - - 99 Herbals & Botanicals (not Teas), N.E.C. Date Published: 03/04/2024 Desc: Nashodar Notes: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(q) of the Act in that the nutrition information (e.g. Nutrition Facts Panel) is not as required by 21 CFR 101.9. Product label fails to declare a serving size in a common household measure. [21 CFR 101.9(b)(5) 21 CFR 101.9(b)(5)(ii) and 21 CFR 101.9(b)(7)(iv)]. Section 403(i)(1) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 343(i)(1)] for failing to bear an appropriate name of a food. The name of a food must be (1) the name specified in or required by any applicable Federal law or regulation; or, in the absence thereof, (2) the common or usual of the food; or, in the absence thereof, (3) an appropriately descriptive term or when the nature of the food is obvious, a fanciful name commonly used by the public for such food. In this case, options 1 and 2 do not apply. The name of this product must be an appropriately descriptive term since the nature of the food is not obvious. Section 403(f) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 343(f)] because they contain information in a foreign language; therefore, all required labeling must be presented in English and in all the foreign languages in addition to English [21 CFR 101.15(c)(1) and (2)]. Nashodar appears to be foreign terms (Hindi) used in both the statements of identity and the ingredient lists. The English translation is not listed. There appears to be a different foreign language under “keep in cool & dry place.” 54 F - - 99 Herbals & Botanicals (not Teas), N.E.C. Date Published: 03/04/2024 Desc: White Musli Whole Notes: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(f) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 343(f)] because they contain information in a foreign language; therefore, all required labeling must be presented in English and in all the foreign languages in addition to English [21 CFR 101.15(c)(1) and (2)]. There appears to be a different foreign language under “keep in cool & dry place.” Section 403(i)(1) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 343(i)(1)] for failing to bear an appropriate name of a food. The name of a food must be (1) the name specified in or required by any applicable Federal law or regulation; or, in the absence thereof, (2) the common or usual of the food; or, in the absence thereof, (3) an appropriately descriptive term or when the nature of the food is obvious, a fanciful name commonly used by the public for such food. In this case, options 1 and 2 do not apply. The name of this product must be an appropriately descriptive term since the nature of the food is not obvious. 54 F - - 99 Herbals & Botanicals (not Teas), N.E.C. Date Published: 03/04/2024 Desc: Ratan Jot (Ratanjot) Notes: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(f) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 343(f)] because they contain information in a foreign language; therefore, all required labeling must be presented in English and in all the foreign languages in addition to English [21 CFR 101.15(c)(1) and (2)]. Ratan Jot appears to be foreign terms (Hindi) used in both the statements of identity and the ingredient lists. The English translation is not listed. There appears to be a different foreign language under “keep in cool & dry place.” Section 403(i)(1) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 343(i)(1)] for failing to bear an appropriate name of a food. The name of a food must be (1) the name specified in or required by any applicable Federal law or regulation; or, in the absence thereof, (2) the common or usual of the food; or, in the absence thereof, (3) an appropriately descriptive term or when the nature of the food is obvious, a fanciful name commonly used by the public for such food. In this case, options 1 and 2 do not apply. The name of this product must be an appropriately descriptive term since the nature of the food is not obvious.

## Source

- https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cms_ia/importalert_1144.html

Last verified: 2026-09-16. Review by: 2026-11-15.
Part of [FDA import alert red lists: firms subject to detention without physical examination](https://referencesource.org/fda-import-alert-red-list/).