EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Herbs and spices
Increased levels of pyrrolizidine alkaloids in organic eyebright herb from Bulgaria
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2025.6742
Summary
Alert notification notified by Germany concerning Organic eyebright herb, cut (herbs and spices), originating from Bulgaria. Hazard: natural toxins (other).
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
Organic eyebright herb, cut
- Category
- Herbs and spices
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Alert notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- pyrrolizidine alkaloids - natural toxins (other) — result: 647,1 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: 200 µg/kg - ppb)
- pyrrolizidine alkaloids - natural toxins (other) — result: 433 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: 200 µg/kg - ppb)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Distributed to
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Romania, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, United States
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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