EU alert · RASFF Potential risk Animal by-products
Presence of ruminant DNA in fish meal
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2025.10077
Summary
Border rejection notification notified by Spain concerning Fish meal (animal by-products), originating from Ecuador. Hazard: tses.
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
Fish meal
- Category
- Animal by-products
- Product type
- Feed
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- ruminant DNA - presence - TSEs — result: Detected/100mg mg (max. permitted: NO DETECTED null)
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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