EU alert · RASFF Risk: Not serious Confectionery
Superación del límite de colorante alimentario curcumina (E100) en caramelos con sabor a fruta procedentes de España
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.2853
Summary
Information notification for follow-up notified by Italy concerning Caramelle gusto frutta (candy fruits) (confectionery), originating from Spain. Hazard: food additives and flavourings.
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
Caramelle gusto frutta (candy fruits)
- Category
- Confectionery
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
Hazards found (analytical results)
- colour E 100 - Curcumin - too high content - food additives and flavourings — result: 399 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 300 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Distributed to
France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, United Kingdom
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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