EU alert · RASFF Potential risk New Fish and fish products
Border rejection notification on nitrofuran metabolites in shrimps from India.
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8990
Summary
Denmark has issued a border rejection notification for shrimp imports from India due to the presence of nitrofuran metabolites, specifically furazolidone (AOZ), which is a prohibited substance. The detected level was .96 µg/kg, and no distribution had occurred in Denmark.
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
Shrimps
- Category
- Fish and fish products
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- nitrofuran (metabolite) furazolidone (AOZ) - prohibited substance - residues of veterinary medicinal products — result: 0,96 µg/kg - ppb
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment detained
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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