EU alert · RASFF Risk: Not serious New Food contact materials
Migration of 4,4'-diaminodiphenylmethane (MDA) from a Nylon Serving Spatula from China
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.9386
Summary
A nylon serving spatula from China has been found to contain high levels of 4,4'-diaminodiphenylmethane (MDA), a primary aromatic amine that can migrate into food. The product exceeds the maximum permitted migration limit and is distributed across multiple countries including Albania, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Russia, Switzerland, the UK, and others.
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
Nylon Serving Spatula
- Category
- Food contact materials
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
Hazards found (analytical results)
- primary aromatic amines - migration - migration (max. permitted: 0,002 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Distributed to
Albania, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, France, Georgia, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Moldova, Mongolia, Netherlands, Paraguay, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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