# NESTLE INDIA LIMITED · 99-39 · INDIA — FDA import alert red lists: firms subject to detention without physical examination For NESTLE INDIA LIMITED · 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 Maggi Masala; product code is 04 - - - -- Macaroni/Noodle Products; date published is 01/30/2017; address is Kiadb Industrial Area, Nanjangud , Mysore, Kartanaka INDIA, verified against its source on 2026-09-16. - **Firm:** NESTLE INDIA LIMITED _(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:** Kiadb Industrial Area, Nanjangud , Mysore, Kartanaka INDIA _(verified: appears in the quote below)_ - **Date published:** 01/30/2017 _(verified: appears in the quote below)_ - **Product code:** 04 - - - -- Macaroni/Noodle Products _(verified: appears in the quote below)_ - **Product:** Maggi Masala _(verified: appears in the quote below)_ - **FDA notes:** The article are subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the Food, Drug, & Cosmetic Act (the Act) [21 U.S.C. § 383] in that they appear to be misbranded within the meaning of: 1. Section 403(f) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 343(f) 2. Section 403(i)(2) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 343(i)(2)] 3. Section 403(q) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 343(q)] 4. Section 403(r)(1)(A) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 343(r)(1)(A)] _(verified: appears in the quote below)_ ## What the source says > NESTLE INDIA LIMITED Date Published : 01/30/2017 Kiadb Industrial Area, Nanjangud , Mysore, Kartanaka INDIA 04 - - - -- Macaroni/Noodle Products Date Published: 01/30/2017 Desc: Maggi Masala Notes: The article are subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the Food, Drug, & Cosmetic Act (the Act) [21 U.S.C. § 383] in that they appear to be misbranded within the meaning of: 1. Section 403(f) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 343(f) 2. Section 403(i)(2) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 343(i)(2)] 3. Section 403(q) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 343(q)] 4. Section 403(r)(1)(A) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 343(r)(1)(A)] ## The same source also states > NESTLE INDIA LIMITED Date Published : 08/31/2023 Sanand Ii Plot No Sm - 38 , Gidc Industrial Estate; Siyawada Chokadi, Near Gidc Office , Bakrana, Gujarat INDIA 04 C - - -- Noodles/Noodle Products Date Published: 08/31/2023 Desc: Maggi 2-Minute Noodles; 1680g (59.26oz) 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(i)(2) of the Act. Labels fail to declare each ingredient by their common or usual names (21 CFR 101.4). Color and food additives are not declared by their common or usual names (21 CFR 101.4(a)). Grouping is not permitted for flavor enhancers, thickeners, antioxidants, acidity regulators, etc. Percentage for “Mixed Spices;” not expressed to the nearest 1 percent (21 CFR 101.4(e)). At 2 percent or less, they may be grouped and expressed per 21 CFR 101.4(a)(2). “E” numbers are not permitted (21 CFR 101.4). “Hydrolysed” is not the English spelling for “hydrolyzed.” Section 403(q) of the Act. Nutrition Facts label (NFL) does not comply with 21 CFR 101.9. NFL of the multi-unit packages not consistent with NFL of individual units for Iron (21 CFR 101.9(c). The individual units include a no-permitted foreign NFL (21 CFR 101.9). The saturated fat and trans fat not expressed to the nearest 0.5-gram (21 CFR 101.9(c)(2)(i) and (ii)). The reference standard for calculating protein quality is casein; product does not appear to contain any casein or milk. Percent DV for protein, if declared, must be calculated per 21 CFR 101.9(c)(7)(ii). Section 403(e)(1). Labels on the multi-unit packages do not list the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor (21 CFR 101.5). Section 403(e)(2). Net quantity not on PDP (21 CFR 101.7). Statement of quantity on outside of the package, number of individual units, quantity of each unit, and total quantity of contents of the multiunit package nor in accordance with 21 CFR 101.7(s), 21 CFR 101.7(a) and 101.7(b)(1)); and not in accordance with 15 U.S.C. 1453(a)(2) of the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act. “Net Wg.” is not the English spelling for “Net Wt.” (21 CFR 101.7(j)(3)) 04 C - - -- Noodles/Noodle Products Date Published: 08/31/2023 Desc: Maggi 2-Minute Noodles; 840g (29.63oz) 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(i)(2) of the Act. Labels fail to declare each ingredient by their common or usual names (21 CFR 101.4). Color and food additives are not declared by their common or usual names (21 CFR 101.4(a)). Grouping is not permitted for flavor enhancers, thickeners, antioxidants, acidity regulators, etc. Percentage for “Mixed Spices;” not expressed to the nearest 1 percent (21 CFR 101.4(e)). At 2 percent or less, they may be grouped and expressed per 21 CFR 101.4(a)(2). “E” numbers are not permitted (21 CFR 101.4). “Hydrolysed” is not the English spelling for “hydrolyzed.” Section 403(q) of the Act. Nutrition Facts label (NFL) does not comply with 21 CFR 101.9. NFL of the multi-unit packages not consistent with NFL of individual units for Iron (21 CFR 101.9(c). The individual units include a no-permitted foreign NFL (21 CFR 101.9). The saturated fat and trans fat not expressed to the nearest 0.5-gram (21 CFR 101.9(c)(2)(i) and (ii)). The reference standard for calculating protein quality is casein; product does not appear to contain any casein or milk. Percent DV for protein, if declared, must be calculated per 21 CFR 101.9(c)(7)(ii). Section 403(e)(1). Labels on the multi-unit packages do not list the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor (21 CFR 101.5). Section 403(e)(2). Net quantity not on PDP (21 CFR 101.7). Statement of quantity on outside of the package, number of individual units, quantity of each unit, and total quantity of contents of the multiunit package nor in accordance with 21 CFR 101.7(s), 21 CFR 101.7(a) and 101.7(b)(1)); and not in accordance with 15 U.S.C. 1453(a)(2) of the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act. “Net Wg.” is not the English spelling for “Net Wt.” (21 CFR 101.7(j)(3)) Source: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cms_ia/importalert_1144.html ## The same source also states > Nestle India Limited Date Published : 11/04/2022 Taluka Bicholim , Bicholim, Goa INDIA 37 J - - 03 Chili Sauce Date Published: 08/09/2024 Desc: Maggi Rich Tomato Sauce No Onion No Garlic Notes: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(e)(2) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(e)(2)] because the labels fail to declare the net quantity of contents on the principal display panel as required by 21 CFR 101.7. Section 403(i)(2) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(i)(2)], in that each ingredient is not declared by its common or usual name in accordance with 21 CFR 101.4. Section 403(q) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(q)] in that the Nutrition Facts Labels (Nutritional Information) are not in the proper format as required by 21 CFR 101.9. The product labels appear to be in a foreign format. 37 J - - 03 Chili Sauce Date Published: 08/09/2024 Desc: Maggi Hot & Sweet Tomato Chilli Sauce Notes: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(e)(2) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(e)(2)] because the labels fail to declare the net quantity of contents on the principal display panel as required by 21 CFR 101.7. Section 403(i)(2) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(i)(2)], in that each ingredient is not declared by its common or usual name in accordance with 21 CFR 101.4. Section 403(q) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(q)] in that the Nutrition Facts Labels (Nutritional Information) are not in the proper format as required by 21 CFR 101.9. The product labels appear to be in a foreign format. 37 J - - 08 Tomato Sauce (with Other Ingredients) Date Published: 08/09/2024 Desc: Maggi Rich Tomato Sauce No Onion No Garlic Notes: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(e)(2) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(e)(2)] because the labels fail to declare the net quantity of contents on the principal display panel as required by 21 CFR 101.7. Section 403(i)(2) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(i)(2)], in that each ingredient is not declared by its common or usual name in accordance with 21 CFR 101.4. Section 403(q) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(q)] in that the Nutrition Facts Labels (Nutritional Information) are not in the proper format as required by 21 CFR 101.9. The product labels appear to be in a foreign format. 37 J - - 08 Tomato Sauce (with Other Ingredients) Date Published: 08/09/2024 Desc: Maggi Hot & Sweet Tomato Chilli Sauce Notes: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(e)(2) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(e)(2)] because the labels fail to declare the net quantity of contents on the principal display panel as required by 21 CFR 101.7. Section 403(i)(2) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(i)(2)], in that each ingredient is not declared by its common or usual name in accordance with 21 CFR 101.4. Section 403(q) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(q)] in that the Nutrition Facts Labels (Nutritional Information) are not in the proper format as required by 21 CFR 101.9. The product labels appear to be in a foreign format. 37 J - - 99 Sauces, n.e.c. Date Published: 08/09/2024 Desc: Maggi Rich Tomato Sauce No Onion No Garlic Notes: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(e)(2) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(e)(2)] because the labels fail to declare the net quantity of contents on the principal display panel as required by 21 CFR 101.7. Section 403(i)(2) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(i)(2)], in that each ingredient is not declared by its common or usual name in accordance with 21 CFR 101.4. Section 403(q) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(q)] in that the Nutrition Facts Labels (Nutritional Information) are not in the proper format as required by 21 CFR 101.9. The product labels appear to be in a foreign format. 37 J - - 99 Sauces, n.e.c. Date Published: 08/09/2024 Desc: Maggi Hot & Sweet Tomato Chilli Sauce Notes: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(e)(2) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(e)(2)] because the labels fail to declare the net quantity of contents on the principal display panel as required by 21 CFR 101.7. Section 403(i)(2) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(i)(2)], in that each ingredient is not declared by its common or usual name in accordance with 21 CFR 101.4. Section 403(q) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(q)] in that the Nutrition Facts Labels (Nutritional Information) are not in the proper format as required by 21 CFR 101.9. The product labels appear to be in a foreign format. Source: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cms_ia/importalert_1144.html ## The same source also states > Nestle India Limited Date Published : 01/30/2017 M Block , Jacaranda Marg, DLF City Phase II , Gurgaon, Haryana INDIA 04 - - - -- Macaroni/Noodle Products Date Published: 01/30/2017 Desc: Maggi Masala Notes: The article are subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the Food, Drug, & Cosmetic Act (the Act) [21 U.S.C. § 383] in that they appear to be misbranded within the meaning of: 1. Section 403(f) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 343(f) 2. Section 403(i)(2) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 343(i)(2)] 3. Section 403(q) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 343(q)] 4. Section 403(r)(1)(A) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 343(r)(1)(A)] Source: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cms_ia/importalert_1144.html ## Source - https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cms_ia/importalert_1144.html Last verified: 2026-09-16. Review by: 2026-11-15. 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