EU alert · RASFF Risk: Not serious Confectionery
Unapproved novel food ingredient cannabidiol (CBD) in chocolate from Czechia
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2025.8140
Summary
Information notification for follow-up notified by Germany concerning Dark chocolate (confectionery), originating from Czechia. Hazard: labelling absent/incomplete/incorrect.
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
Dark chocolate
- Category
- Confectionery
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
Hazards found (analytical results)
- labelling - insufficient - labelling absent/incomplete/incorrect
- cannabidiol (CBD) - unauthorised novel food ingredient - novel food
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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