EU alert · RASFF Potential risk Fats and oils
Mineral oil components (MOAH) in palm oil from Ecuador
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2025.6750
Summary
Information notification for follow-up notified by Germany concerning unrefined palm oil (fats and oils), originating from Ecuador. Hazard: environmental pollutants.
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Product
unrefined palm 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: 3,8 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 2 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Distributed to
Germany, Netherlands
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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