EU alert · RASFF Risk: Not serious Herbs and spices
pesticides in ground chili peppers from China
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.5496
Summary
Border rejection notification notified by Poland concerning papryka chilli mielona///ground chili pepper (herbs and spices), originating from China. 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
papryka chilli mielona///ground chili pepper
- Category
- Herbs and spices
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- clothianidin - pesticide residues — result: 0,2 +/- 0,1 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0,07 mg/kg - ppm)
- chlorate - unauthorised substance - pesticide residues — result: 6,52 +/- 3,26 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 2,1 mg/kg - ppm)
- glufosinate - unauthorised substance - pesticide residues — result: 1,5 +/- 0,75 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0,21 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product not (yet) placed on the market
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment detained
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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