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 Germany
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.9210
Summary
A food supplement containing high levels of curcumin and piperine from Germany is being monitored due to potential health risks associated with excessive intake. The product is available for purchase online, according to a notification by Switzerland.
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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