EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Fruits and vegetables
Pesticide residue in oranges from South Africa
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.9395
Summary
Oranges from South Africa contain unauthorized pesticide residues of glufosinate at 0.18 mg/kg, exceeding the maximum allowed level of 0.05 mg/kg. Distribution of the affected consignment is restricted to Belgium following a border control notification. The product was released after being identified through official checks.
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
oranges
- Category
- Fruits and vegetables
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- glufosinate - unauthorised substance - pesticide residues — result: 0.18 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0.05 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution restricted to notifying country
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment released
Distributed to
Belgium
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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