EU alert · RASFF Potential risk Cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea
Pesticide Chlorpyrifos in Herbal tea “Chamomile flowers”
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2025.8145
Summary
Information notification for attention notified by Latvia concerning Herbal tea “Chamomile flowers” (cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea), originating from Russia. Hazard: pesticide residues.
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
Herbal tea “Chamomile flowers”
- Category
- Cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- chlorpyrifos - unauthorised substance - pesticide residues — result: 0,059 +/- 0,030 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0,01 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Distributed to
Latvia, Russia
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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