EU alert · RASFF Risk: Potentially serious Cereals and bakery products
Mineral oil residues (MOSH/MOAH) in rice from Pakistan, via the Netherlands
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8049
Summary
Rice imported from Pakistan via the Netherlands has been found to contain residues of mineral oil pollutants. The levels of these contaminants are within acceptable limits, but it's worth noting that they can still pose a potential health risk. This product is no longer being distributed in the EU.
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
Rice
- Category
- Cereals and bakery products
- Product type
- Food contact material
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
Hazards found (analytical results)
- mineral oil saturated hydrocarbons (MOSH) - environmental pollutants — result: 16 ± 2,4 mg/kg - ppm
- mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH) - environmental pollutants — result: 2 ± 0,4 mg/kg - ppm
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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