EU alert · RASFF Risk: Not serious New Other food product / mixed
attempt to illegally import various products of animal origin from Moldova
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.9006
Summary
The European Commission has detected an attempt to import certain products from Moldova, including cheese, honey, and sausage, without proper authorization. These products were stopped at the border before they could be sold in Northern Ireland. The risk level is considered low as the products have not been placed on the market.
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
various products of animal origin – Cheese, honey, sausage
- Category
- Other food product / mixed
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product not (yet) placed on the market
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment detained
Distributed to
United Kingdom (northern Ireland)
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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