EU alert · RASFF Potential risk New Cereals and bakery products
Finding of Ochratoxin A levels exceeding the maximum permitted level in brown rice originating from Pakistan.
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8830
Summary
Border rejection notification notified by Poland concerning Ryż brązowy (cereals and bakery products), originating from Pakistan. Hazard: mycotoxins.
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
Ryż brązowy
- Category
- Cereals and bakery products
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- ochratoxin A - mycotoxins — result: 6,8±1,5 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: 3,0 µg/kg - ppb)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
- Notification basis: Border control - forwarded to destination
Distributed to
Poland
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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