EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Fats and oils
Glycidyl esters in Refined Rice Bran Oil from India
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.0766
Summary
Alert notification notified by Netherlands concerning Refined Rice Bran Oil (fats and oils), originating from India. Hazard: industrial contaminants.
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 Rice Bran Oil
- Category
- Fats and oils
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Alert notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- glycidyl esters - industrial contaminants — result: 2349 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: 1000 µg/kg - ppb)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Distributed to
Belgium, Germany, Hungary, Netherlands
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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