EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Fruits and vegetables
Formetanate hydrochloride in hot peppers from Republic of North Macedonia
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8331
Summary
The EU has issued a safety alert regarding hot peppers from the Republic of North Macedonia that contain pesticide residues. The levels of formetanate, ethoprofos, and dodine exceed safe limits in some samples. The products were detained at the border but are still allowed to continue their journey under customs seals.
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
Hot ppepers
- Category
- Fruits and vegetables
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- formetanate - pesticide residues — result: 0,82 mg/kg - ppm
- ethoprofos - pesticide residues — result: 0,028 mg/kg - ppm
- dodine - pesticide residues — result: 0,11 mg/kg - ppm
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment detained
Distributed to
Croatia
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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