EU alert · RASFF Potential risk Non-alcoholic beverages
Unauthorised food additive (E443) in juicedrink from Philippines.
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.4729
Summary
Border rejection notification notified by Finland concerning juice (non-alcoholic beverages), originating from Philippines. 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
juice
- Category
- Non-alcoholic beverages
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- brominated vegetable oil (BVO) - unauthorised food additive - food additives and flavourings — result: present (max. permitted: none null)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Border control - forwarded to destination
Distributed to
Finland
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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