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AriBio H&B Co., Ltd.: FDA Warning Letter 613107 (Oct 8, 2021)

Agency action: Oct 8, 2021Record ID: fda_warning_-701e66c544f0139f
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What happened

Original notice title

AriBio H&B Co., Ltd. MARCS-CMS 613107, October 08, 2021

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The results of the FDA laboratory testing of a batch of this product detained at the border demonstrate that this drug product labeled as manufactured at your facility is adulterated within the meaning of section 501(c) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act or Act), 21 U.S.C. 351(c), in that its strength, purity, or quality falls below that which it purports or is represented to possess. In addition, this product is adulterated within the meaning of section 501(a)(2)(B) of the FD&C Act (21 U.S.C. 351(a)(2)(B)), in that the subpotency, in addition to the deficiencies in your response to the information we requested during the November 20, 2020 teleconference, demonstrates that the quality assurance within your facility is not functioning in accordance with Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) requirements. In addition, Hand Sanitizer Original drug product is misbranded under sections 502(a) and (x) of the FD&C Act, 21 U.S.C. 352(a) and (x). These violations are described in more detail below. Adulteration Violations Hand Sanitizer Original, labeled as manufactured at your facility, is labeled to contain 70% weight by volume (w/v) of the active ingredient anhydrous ethanol (ethanol). This hand sanitizer drug product is adulterated under section 501(c) of the FD&C Act in that the active ingredient of ethanol is present at levels in the products lower than that which is declared on their labeling. We requested additional information concerning your CGMP operations, including test methods for your finished drug product, active ingredient supplier information, a statement confirming that you follow drug CGMP per 21 CFR Parts 210 and 211, and your investigation into the subpotent batch tested by FDA. Uses: Hand sanitizer to decrease bacteria on the skin that could cause disease . . . rub into the skin until dry.” Hand Sanitizer Original is misbranded under section 502(a) of the FD&C Act, 21 U.S.C. 352(a), because its label contains statements that are false or misleading.

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Status and source details

Status recorded in the archive
No closeout listed in FDA table
Source checked
Jul 16, 2026
Record revision
3a5817c9a286

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What is affected

Product
REDLAB Korea NO1 Dietary Supplement; H&B aribio Korea NO1 Dietary Supplement; the following: “Hand Sanitizer Original
Company
AriBio H&B Co., Ltd.
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