EU alert · RASFF No risk New Bivalve molluscs and products thereof
Rejection of Veneridae from New Zealand
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8807
Summary
Cyprus has detained a consignment of Veneridae bivalve molluscs from New Zealand at the border and decided that the product will not be distributed in the EU. The alert notes that the product is classified as no risk.
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
Veneridae
- Category
- Bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment detained
Distributed to
Cyprus
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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