EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
Increased intake of beta-alanine from food supplements from Germany
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8961
Summary
Germany has issued an alert regarding food supplements for athletes that contain high levels of beta-alanine. These products have been distributed to Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, Slovenia, and Spain, posing a serious risk due to potential health issues from excessive intake.
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
Nahrungsergänzungsmittel für Sportler - Food supplement for athletes
- Category
- Dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Alert notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- beta-alanine - high intake - composition
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Distributed to
Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, Slovenia, Spain
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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