EU alert · RASFF Potential risk Water for human consumption (other)
Abnormal smell and taste in mineral water from Germany
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8262
Summary
Mineral water from Germany has been reported to have an abnormal smell and taste, posing a potential risk. The product is currently distributed only in Belgium, following reports made by Belgian consumers.
A RASFF notification means that a risk was identified and shared between national authorities. It does not necessarily mean the product was sold in every country — check the distribution list and the measures taken.
Product
Mineral water
- Category
- Water for human consumption (other)
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution restricted to notifying country
- Notification basis: Consumer complaint
Distributed to
Belgium
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
Data: RASFF Window, © European Union. Reuse authorised under Commission Decision 2011/833/EU. EU Safety Radar is an independent information service; the text above is an editorial presentation of the official data — the entry in the source system is authoritative.
Open in RASFF Window ↗