EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Feed additives
Arsenic in Ascophyllum Nodosum (Algenmeel) from Italy
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.4668
Summary
Alert notification notified by Netherlands concerning Ascophyllum Nodosum (Algenmeel) (feed additives), originating from Italy. Hazard: heavy metals.
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Product
Ascophyllum Nodosum (Algenmeel)
- Category
- Feed additives
- Product type
- Feed
- Classification
- Alert notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- arsenic - heavy metals — result: 44 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 40 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Company's own check
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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