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

For IMPROVA HERBAL PRODUCTS · 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 Improva Karela; Bitter Gourd Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE) | Improva Amla; Indian Gooseberry Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE) | Improva Karela; Bitter Gourd Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE) | Improva Wheat Grass Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE) | Improva Haldi; Tumeric Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE) | Improva Wheat Grass Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE) | Improva Neem; Indian Lilac Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE) | Improva Haldi; Tumeric Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE) | Improva Neem; Indian Lilac Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE) | Improva Karela; Bitter Gourd Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE) | Improva Amla; Indian Gooseberry Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE) | Improva Neem; Indian Lilac Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE) | Improva Karela; Bitter Gourd Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE) | Improva Haldi; Tumeric Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE) | Improva Neem; Indian Lilac Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE) | Improva Wheat Grass Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE) | Improva Amla; Indian Gooseberry Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE) | Improva Amla; Indian Gooseberry Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE); product code is 21 D - - 99 Mixed Fruit, Juices or Concentrates N.E.C., | 21 V - - 34 Amla, Subtropical and Tropical Fruit, Juices, Milk, Creme, Drinks and Nectars | 22 D - - 05 Bitter Melon, Juice, Vine Fruit Juices or Concentrates | 24 W - - 71 Wheat Grass, Juice or Drink | 24 W - - 99 Leaf and Stem Vegetables, Juice or Drink, N.E.C. | 24 W - - 99 Leaf and Stem Vegetables, Juice or Drink, N.E.C. | 24 W - - 99 Leaf and Stem Vegetables, Juice or Drink, N.E.C. | 25 M - - 99 Root & Tuber Vegetable, Juice or Drink, N.E.C. | 29 A - - 99 Noncarbonated Soft Drink, N.E.C. | 29 A - - 99 Noncarbonated Soft Drink, N.E.C. | 29 A - - 99 Noncarbonated Soft Drink, N.E.C. | 54 F - - 97 Purslane (Herbal & Botaniicals, not Teas) | 54 F - - 97 Purslane (Herbal & Botaniicals, not Teas) | 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 J - - 21 Amla (Herbal & Botanicals II); date published is 10/16/2024; address is 112 Gat No , Ambethan, Maharashtra INDIA, verified against its source on 2026-09-16.

- **Firm:** IMPROVA HERBAL PRODUCTS _(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:** 112 Gat No , Ambethan, Maharashtra INDIA _(verified: appears in the quote below)_
- **Date published:** 10/16/2024 _(verified: appears in the quote below)_
- **Product code:** 21 D - - 99 Mixed Fruit, Juices or Concentrates N.E.C., | 21 V - - 34 Amla, Subtropical and Tropical Fruit, Juices, Milk, Creme, Drinks and Nectars | 22 D - - 05 Bitter Melon, Juice, Vine Fruit Juices or Concentrates | 24 W - - 71 Wheat Grass, Juice or Drink | 24 W - - 99 Leaf and Stem Vegetables, Juice or Drink, N.E.C. | 24 W - - 99 Leaf and Stem Vegetables, Juice or Drink, N.E.C. | 24 W - - 99 Leaf and Stem Vegetables, Juice or Drink, N.E.C. | 25 M - - 99 Root & Tuber Vegetable, Juice or Drink, N.E.C. | 29 A - - 99 Noncarbonated Soft Drink, N.E.C. | 29 A - - 99 Noncarbonated Soft Drink, N.E.C. | 29 A - - 99 Noncarbonated Soft Drink, N.E.C. | 54 F - - 97 Purslane (Herbal & Botaniicals, not Teas) | 54 F - - 97 Purslane (Herbal & Botaniicals, not Teas) | 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 J - - 21 Amla (Herbal & Botanicals II) _(verified: each item appears in the quote below)_
- **Product:** Improva Karela; Bitter Gourd Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE) | Improva Amla; Indian Gooseberry Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE) | Improva Karela; Bitter Gourd Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE) | Improva Wheat Grass Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE) | Improva Haldi; Tumeric Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE) | Improva Wheat Grass Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE) | Improva Neem; Indian Lilac Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE) | Improva Haldi; Tumeric Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE) | Improva Neem; Indian Lilac Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE) | Improva Karela; Bitter Gourd Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE) | Improva Amla; Indian Gooseberry Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE) | Improva Neem; Indian Lilac Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE) | Improva Karela; Bitter Gourd Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE) | Improva Haldi; Tumeric Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE) | Improva Neem; Indian Lilac Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE) | Improva Wheat Grass Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE) | Improva Amla; Indian Gooseberry Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE) | Improva Amla; Indian Gooseberry Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE) _(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 the product appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(f) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(f)] because the product labels contain multiple languages but does not repeat all the required information in all languages. Section 403(i)(1) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(i)(1)] because the labels fail to bear the common or usual name of the food as required by 21 CFR 101.3(b). | The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the product appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(f) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(f)] because the product labels contain multiple languages but does not repeat all the required information in all languages. Section 403(i)(1) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(i)(1)] because the labels fail to bear the common or usual name of the food as required by 21 CFR 101.3(b). | The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the product appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(f) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(f)] because the product labels contain multiple languages but does not repeat all the required information in all languages. Section 403(i)(1) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(i)(1)] because the labels fail to bear the common or usual name of the food as required by 21 CFR 101.3(b). | The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the product appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(a)(1) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(a)(1)] in that the label is false or misleading. | The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the product appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(f) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(f)] because the product labels contain multiple languages but does not repeat all the required information in all languages. Section 403(i)(1) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(i)(1)] because the labels fail to bear the common or usual name of the food as required by 21 CFR 101.3(b). | The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the product appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(a)(1) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(a)(1)] in that the label is false or misleading. | The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the product appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(a)(1) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(a)(1)] in that the label bears the false and misleading statement “Neem Juice.” | The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the product appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(f) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(f)] because the product labels contain multiple languages but does not repeat all the required information in all languages. Section 403(i)(1) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(i)(1)] because the labels fail to bear the common or usual name of the food as required by 21 CFR 101.3(b). | The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the product appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(a)(1) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(a)(1)] in that the label bears the false and misleading statement “Neem Juice.” | The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the product appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(f) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(f)] because the product labels contain multiple languages but does not repeat all the required information in all languages. Section 403(i)(1) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(i)(1)] because the labels fail to bear the common or usual name of the food as required by 21 CFR 101.3(b). | The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the product appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(f) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(f)] because the product labels contain multiple languages but does not repeat all the required information in all languages. Section 403(i)(1) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(i)(1)] because the labels fail to bear the common or usual name of the food as required by 21 CFR 101.3(b). | The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the product appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(a)(1) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(a)(1)] in that the label bears the false and misleading statement “Neem Juice.” | The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the product appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(f) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(f)] because the product labels contain multiple languages but does not repeat all the required information in all languages. Section 403(i)(1) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(i)(1)] because the labels fail to bear the common or usual name of the food as required by 21 CFR 101.3(b). | The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the product appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(f) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(f)] because the product labels contain multiple languages but does not repeat all the required information in all languages. Section 403(i)(1) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(i)(1)] because the labels fail to bear the common or usual name of the food as required by 21 CFR 101.3(b). | The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the product appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(a)(1) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(a)(1)] in that the label bears the false and misleading statement “Neem Juice.” | The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the product appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(a)(1) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(a)(1)] in that the label is false or misleading. | The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the product appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(f) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(f)] because the product labels contain multiple languages but does not repeat all the required information in all languages. Section 403(i)(1) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(i)(1)] because the labels fail to bear the common or usual name of the food as required by 21 CFR 101.3(b). | The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the product appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(f) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(f)] because the product labels contain multiple languages but does not repeat all the required information in all languages. Section 403(i)(1) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(i)(1)] because the labels fail to bear the common or usual name of the food as required by 21 CFR 101.3(b). _(verified: each item appears in the quote below)_

## What the source says

> IMPROVA HERBAL PRODUCTS Date Published : 10/16/2024 112 Gat No , Ambethan, Maharashtra INDIA 21 D - - 99 Mixed Fruit, Juices or Concentrates N.E.C., Date Published: 10/16/2024 Desc: Improva Karela; Bitter Gourd Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE) Notes: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the product appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(f) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(f)] because the product labels contain multiple languages but does not repeat all the required information in all languages. Section 403(i)(1) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(i)(1)] because the labels fail to bear the common or usual name of the food as required by 21 CFR 101.3(b). 21 V - - 34 Amla, Subtropical and Tropical Fruit, Juices, Milk, Creme, Drinks and Nectars Date Published: 10/16/2024 Desc: Improva Amla; Indian Gooseberry Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE) Notes: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the product appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(f) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(f)] because the product labels contain multiple languages but does not repeat all the required information in all languages. Section 403(i)(1) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(i)(1)] because the labels fail to bear the common or usual name of the food as required by 21 CFR 101.3(b). 22 D - - 05 Bitter Melon, Juice, Vine Fruit Juices or Concentrates Date Published: 10/16/2024 Desc: Improva Karela; Bitter Gourd Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE) Notes: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the product appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(f) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(f)] because the product labels contain multiple languages but does not repeat all the required information in all languages. Section 403(i)(1) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(i)(1)] because the labels fail to bear the common or usual name of the food as required by 21 CFR 101.3(b). 24 W - - 71 Wheat Grass, Juice or Drink Date Published: 10/16/2024 Desc: Improva Wheat Grass Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE) Notes: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the product appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(a)(1) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(a)(1)] in that the label is false or misleading. 24 W - - 99 Leaf and Stem Vegetables, Juice or Drink, N.E.C. Date Published: 10/16/2024 Desc: Improva Haldi; Tumeric Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE) Notes: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the product appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(f) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(f)] because the product labels contain multiple languages but does not repeat all the required information in all languages. Section 403(i)(1) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(i)(1)] because the labels fail to bear the common or usual name of the food as required by 21 CFR 101.3(b). 24 W - - 99 Leaf and Stem Vegetables, Juice or Drink, N.E.C. Date Published: 10/16/2024 Desc: Improva Wheat Grass Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE) Notes: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the product appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(a)(1) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(a)(1)] in that the label is false or misleading. 24 W - - 99 Leaf and Stem Vegetables, Juice or Drink, N.E.C. Date Published: 10/16/2024 Desc: Improva Neem; Indian Lilac Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE) Notes: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the product appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(a)(1) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(a)(1)] in that the label bears the false and misleading statement “Neem Juice.” 25 M - - 99 Root & Tuber Vegetable, Juice or Drink, N.E.C. Date Published: 10/16/2024 Desc: Improva Haldi; Tumeric Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE) Notes: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the product appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(f) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(f)] because the product labels contain multiple languages but does not repeat all the required information in all languages. Section 403(i)(1) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(i)(1)] because the labels fail to bear the common or usual name of the food as required by 21 CFR 101.3(b). 29 A - - 99 Noncarbonated Soft Drink, N.E.C. Date Published: 10/16/2024 Desc: Improva Neem; Indian Lilac Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE) Notes: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the product appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(a)(1) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(a)(1)] in that the label bears the false and misleading statement “Neem Juice.” 29 A - - 99 Noncarbonated Soft Drink, N.E.C. Date Published: 10/16/2024 Desc: Improva Karela; Bitter Gourd Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE) Notes: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the product appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(f) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(f)] because the product labels contain multiple languages but does not repeat all the required information in all languages. Section 403(i)(1) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(i)(1)] because the labels fail to bear the common or usual name of the food as required by 21 CFR 101.3(b). 29 A - - 99 Noncarbonated Soft Drink, N.E.C. Date Published: 10/16/2024 Desc: Improva Amla; Indian Gooseberry Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE) Notes: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the product appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(f) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(f)] because the product labels contain multiple languages but does not repeat all the required information in all languages. Section 403(i)(1) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(i)(1)] because the labels fail to bear the common or usual name of the food as required by 21 CFR 101.3(b). 54 F - - 97 Purslane (Herbal & Botaniicals, not Teas) Date Published: 10/16/2024 Desc: Improva Neem; Indian Lilac Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE) Notes: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the product appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(a)(1) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(a)(1)] in that the label bears the false and misleading statement “Neem Juice.” 54 F - - 97 Purslane (Herbal & Botaniicals, not Teas) Date Published: 10/16/2024 Desc: Improva Karela; Bitter Gourd Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE) Notes: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the product appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(f) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(f)] because the product labels contain multiple languages but does not repeat all the required information in all languages. Section 403(i)(1) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(i)(1)] because the labels fail to bear the common or usual name of the food as required by 21 CFR 101.3(b). 54 F - - 99 Herbals & Botanicals (not Teas), N.E.C. Date Published: 10/16/2024 Desc: Improva Haldi; Tumeric Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE) Notes: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the product appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(f) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(f)] because the product labels contain multiple languages but does not repeat all the required information in all languages. Section 403(i)(1) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(i)(1)] because the labels fail to bear the common or usual name of the food as required by 21 CFR 101.3(b). 54 F - - 99 Herbals & Botanicals (not Teas), N.E.C. Date Published: 10/16/2024 Desc: Improva Neem; Indian Lilac Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE) Notes: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the product appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(a)(1) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(a)(1)] in that the label bears the false and misleading statement “Neem Juice.” 54 F - - 99 Herbals & Botanicals (not Teas), N.E.C. Date Published: 10/16/2024 Desc: Improva Wheat Grass Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE) Notes: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the product appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(a)(1) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(a)(1)] in that the label is false or misleading. 54 F - - 99 Herbals & Botanicals (not Teas), N.E.C. Date Published: 10/16/2024 Desc: Improva Amla; Indian Gooseberry Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE) Notes: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the product appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(f) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(f)] because the product labels contain multiple languages but does not repeat all the required information in all languages. Section 403(i)(1) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(i)(1)] because the labels fail to bear the common or usual name of the food as required by 21 CFR 101.3(b). 54 J - - 21 Amla (Herbal & Botanicals II) Date Published: 10/16/2024 Desc: Improva Amla; Indian Gooseberry Juice (IMPROVA HERBAL ASSORTED JUICE) Notes: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the product appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(f) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(f)] because the product labels contain multiple languages but does not repeat all the required information in all languages. Section 403(i)(1) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(i)(1)] because the labels fail to bear the common or usual name of the food as required by 21 CFR 101.3(b).

## 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/).