EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Fruits and vegetables
Chlorpyrifos-methyl in fresh peppers from Türkiye
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.9016
Summary
Fresh peppers from Turkey contain higher levels of the pesticide chlorpyrifos-methyl than allowed in the EU. The substance is not authorised for use in the EU, and the levels found are considered serious. The affected peppers have been detained at the border by Bulgarian authorities.
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
Peppers (other than sweet) (Capsicum spp.)
- Category
- Fruits and vegetables
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- chlorpyrifos-methyl - unauthorised substance - pesticide residues — result: -0.058 +/ - 0.029 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0.01 mg/kg - ppm)
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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