EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Fats and oils
Glycidyl esters in oil from Spain
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8595
Summary
Refined avocado oil from Spain contains high levels of glycidyl esters, which are industrial contaminants that can be hazardous to health. The level found is above the permitted limit. No products are currently in distribution as a result of this issue.
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
Refined avocado oil
- Category
- Fats and oils
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Alert notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- glycidyl esters - industrial contaminants — result: 2.05 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 1000 µg/kg - ppb)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Company's own check
Distributed to
Netherlands
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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