EU alert · RASFF Risk: Not serious Confectionery
High content of colour E110 (Sunset yellow) in candies from China
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2025.9566
Summary
Information notification for attention notified by Czechia concerning Candies (confectionery), originating from China. Hazard: food additives and flavourings.
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
Candies
- Category
- Confectionery
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- colour E 110 - Sunset Yellow FCF - too high content - food additives and flavourings — result: 43,7 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 35 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution restricted to notifying country
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Distributed to
Czechia
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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