EU alert · RASFF Potential risk Cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea
lambda-cyhalothrin, tolfenpyrad, dinotefuran, thiamethoxam in Matcha powder from China
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.5260
Summary
Border rejection notification notified by Bulgaria concerning Matcha powder (cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea), originating from China. Hazard: pesticide residues.
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
Matcha powder
- Category
- Cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- lambda-cyhalothrin - pesticide residues — result: 0.11 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0.01 mg/kg - ppm)
- tolfenpyrad - pesticide residues — result: 0.21 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0.01 mg/kg - ppm)
- dinotefuran - pesticide residues — result: 0.095 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0.01 mg/kg - ppm)
- thiamethoxam - pesticide residues — result: 0.19 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0.05 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product not (yet) placed on the market
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment detained
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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