EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Fats and oils
Glycidol Maximum Level exceeded in PALM OIL from Indonesia /Glicidolo in Olio di Palma origine Indonesia
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.9079
Summary
An RBD palm oil product from Indonesia exceeds the maximum allowed level of glycidol, a harmful industrial contaminant. The detected level is 6.557 µg/kg, surpassing the permitted limit of 1 µg/kg, posing a serious risk to consumers.
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
RBD PALM OIL RSPO (SEGREGATED) IN BULK / olio di palma raffinato segregato -Consumo Umano In Seguito a Trattamento Ulteriore
- Category
- Fats and oils
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- glycidyl esters - industrial contaminants — result: Glicidolo 6.557 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: 1000 µg/kg - ppb)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Information on distribution not (yet) available
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment released
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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