EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Food contact materials
Migration of Primary Aromatic Amines [4,4'-methylenedianiline (MDA) and analine (ANL)] in various serving utensils from China via United States
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2025.6070
Summary
Border rejection notification notified by Malta concerning Nylon Slotted Spatula (food contact materials), originating from China. Hazard: migration.
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 Slotted Spatula
- Category
- Food contact materials
- Product type
- Food contact material
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- primary aromatic amines - migration - migration — result: 4,4'-Methylenedianiline - >0.050 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0.002 mg/kg - ppm)
- primary aromatic amines - migration - migration — result: Aniline - 0.044 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0.002 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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