EU alert · RASFF Risk: Potentially serious Fats and oils
Mineral oil components (MOAH) in olive oil from Spain
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2025.7740
Summary
Information notification for follow-up notified by Germany concerning olive oil (fats and oils), originating from Spain. Hazard: environmental pollutants.
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
olive oil
- Category
- Fats and oils
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
Hazards found (analytical results)
- mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH) - environmental pollutants — result: 3,3 ± 1,3 mg/kg - ppm
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Distributed to
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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