EU alert · RASFF Risk: Potentially serious New Herbs and spices
chlorpyrifos, hexaconazole, fluxapyroxad and imidacloprid in ground coriander from India
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8949
Summary
Ground coriander from India contains pesticide residues exceeding maximum allowed levels. Chlorpyrifos, hexaconazole, fluxapyroxad, and imidacloprid were found at concentrations higher than permitted limits. Distribution of the product from India has been halted due to these findings.
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Product
ground coriander
- Category
- Herbs and spices
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
Hazards found (analytical results)
- chlorpyrifos - unauthorised substance - pesticide residues — result: 0.56 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0.1 mg/kg - ppm)
- hexaconazole - unauthorised substance - pesticide residues — result: 0.13 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0.1 mg/kg - ppm)
- fluxapyroxad - pesticide residues — result: 0.16 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0.1 mg/kg - ppm)
- imidacloprid - pesticide residues — result: 0.18 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0.1 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Official control in non-member country
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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