EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Confectionery
additive E 171 titanium dioxide in caramel from Colombia
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2025.6673
Summary
Border rejection notification notified by Spain concerning caramelo BOM BOM BUM PASSION FRUIT (confectionery), originating from Colombia. Hazard: food additives and flavourings.
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
caramelo BOM BOM BUM PASSION FRUIT
- Category
- Confectionery
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- colour E 171 - titanium dioxide - unauthorised use - food additives and flavourings — result: 2,8 ± 0,2 mg/kg mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: NO DETECTADO null)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product not (yet) placed on the market
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment detained
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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