EU alert · RASFF Risk: Potentially serious New Dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
To high intake of curcumin and piperine in food supplements from Austria
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.9015
Summary
A food supplement from Austria containing high levels of curcumin and piperine has been linked to potential health risks due to excessive intake. The product is distributed online and was reported by Switzerland following media monitoring. The alert highlights the need for caution regarding consumption of such supplements.
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
food supplement
- Category
- Dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product traded online
- Notification basis: Monitoring of media
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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