EU alert · RASFF Risk: Potentially serious New Nuts, nut products and seeds
Exceeded amount of Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) equivalent in organic hemp seeds from China
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.9373
Summary
Border rejection notification notified by Latvia concerning Hemp seeds (nuts, nut products and seeds), originating from China. Hazard: novel food.
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
Hemp seeds
- Category
- Nuts, nut products and seeds
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- tetrahydrocannabiphorol (THCP) - unauthorised novel food ingredient - novel food — result: 4,95 ± 0,89 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 3 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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