FDA refusal charge VETDRUGRES: veterinary drug residue
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The VETDRUGRES charge appeared in 363 FDA import refusals between 2020 and 2026 — 1.9% of the 19,123 refusals that identify a hazard. The origins cited most often are China, Vietnam, India. The most-affected product category is Fishery/Seafood Products. Volume in 2025 was up 57% on 2024.
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What FDA's charge says
VETDRUGRES is the code FDA prints on a refusal; below is the charge language FDA publishes for it, quoted from its charge table, with the sections of the FD&C Act it cites.
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to contain a new animal drug (or conversion product thereof) that is unsafe within the meaning of Section 512. Product contains
VETDRUGRES refusals by year
| Year | Refusals | YoY | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 44 | — | |
| 2021 | 50 | +13.6% | |
| 2022 | 42 | -16.0% | |
| 2023 | 43 | +2.4% | |
| 2024 | 51 | +18.6% | |
| 2025 | 80 | +56.9% | |
| 2026 | 53 | — | YTD |
| Total | 363 |
Origins most often refused under VETDRUGRES
| # | Origin country | Refusals |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 107 |
| 2 | Vietnam | 75 |
| 3 | India | 64 |
| 4 | Indonesia | 36 |
| 5 | Bangladesh | 20 |
| 6 | Malaysia | 13 |
| 7 | Hong Kong | 11 |
| 8 | Thailand | 11 |
| 9 | Japan | 4 |
| 10 | Pakistan | 4 |
| 11 | Egypt | 3 |
| 12 | Mexico | 3 |
| 13 | Albania | 2 |
| 14 | Ecuador | 2 |
| 15 | Lesotho | 2 |
| 16 | Taiwan | 2 |
| 17 | Canada | 1 |
| 18 | Saudi Arabia | 1 |
| 19 | South Africa | 1 |
| 20 | Turkey | 1 |
Product categories refused under VETDRUGRES
| # | Product category | Refusals |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fishery/Seafood Products | 348 |
| 2 | Food Sweeteners (Nutritive) | 11 |
| 3 | Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings | 2 |
| 4 | Fruit and Fruit Products | 1 |
| 5 | Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans | 1 |
Latest refusals citing VETDRUGRES
- 082-0476169-9 TILAPIA, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom China, Fishery/Seafood Products. veterinary drug residue
- 082-0475252-4 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. veterinary drug residuenitrofuranpoisonous chlorinated compound
- 8RG-2688971-3 SHRIMP & PRAWNS, BREADEDFrom Vietnam, Fishery/Seafood Products. veterinary drug residuenitrofuran
- 8P5-0098268-8 SHRIMP & PRAWNSFrom China, Fishery/Seafood Products. unsafe food additiveveterinary drug residue
- 8TH-0055149-7 SHRIMP & PRAWNS, BREADEDFrom Vietnam, Fishery/Seafood Products. veterinary drug residuenitrofurannutrition labeling
- 471-0266567-7 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Thailand, Fishery/Seafood Products. veterinary drug residue
- D97-2315903-1 GROUPERSFrom Vietnam, Fishery/Seafood Products. veterinary drug residue
- 9EX-2605877-9 AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS, N.E.C.,From Vietnam, Fishery/Seafood Products. veterinary drug residuenutrition labeling
- K64-3065737-4 EELFrom China, Fishery/Seafood Products. unsafe food additiveveterinary drug residue
- DBD-0010064-2 SHRIMP & PRAWNS, BREADEDFrom China, Fishery/Seafood Products. unsafe food additiveveterinary drug residue
- KM6-3678700-4 FISH, N.E.C.From Vietnam, Fishery/Seafood Products. veterinary drug residueno net quantity
- EVJ-1262015-2 FISH, N.E.C.From Vietnam, Fishery/Seafood Products. veterinary drug residue
- EQN-0048610-3 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From South Africa, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. establishment not listedno adequate directionsforeign plant not registeredunapproved animal drug+2 more
- MH7-2118821-6 TROUT, ALL, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Lesotho, Fishery/Seafood Products. veterinary drug residue
- DBH-2001639-4 SHRIMP & PRAWNSFrom Hong Kong, Fishery/Seafood Products. unsafe food additiveveterinary drug residue
- KM6-3678710-3 SHRIMP & PRAWNSFrom China, Fishery/Seafood Products. unsafe food additiveveterinary drug residue
- K09-0099958-0 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom China, Fishery/Seafood Products. veterinary drug residuepesticide residue
- EPM-0193546-5 CROAKERFrom China, Fishery/Seafood Products. veterinary drug residue
- 594-0407661-0 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Bangladesh, Fishery/Seafood Products. veterinary drug residuenitrofuran
- 677-0335971-0 POMPANO (PERMIT, POMPANITO)From Malaysia, Fishery/Seafood Products. veterinary drug residue
About VETDRUGRES
What does the FDA import refusal charge VETDRUGRES mean?
FDA uses VETDRUGRES for: veterinary drug residue. Its published charge language reads: “The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to contain a new animal drug (or conversion product thereof) that is unsafe within the meaning of Section 512. Product contains”
Is VETDRUGRES a food safety finding?
Yes. This site counts VETDRUGRES as a hazard finding, so a refusal citing it is on the hazard side of the hazard and paperwork split, whatever else the refusal cites.
What happens to a shipment refused under VETDRUGRES?
Under section 801(a) of the FD&C Act a refused entry has to be exported or destroyed, normally within 90 days of the notice of refusal. Bringing a product into compliance, for instance by relabelling, is something the importer asks FDA for before the decision is final. The notice itself and FDA's guidance govern a particular case; this page describes the published data and is not legal advice.