EU alert · RASFF Potential risk Cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea
Unauthorised presence of maltitol (E965) in a flavoured drink labelled as chocolate powder from Spain
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.4546
Summary
Information notification for follow-up notified by Spain concerning Chocolate en polvo a la taza 0% azucares añadidos ////Chocolate powder 0% added sugar (cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea), originating from Spain. Hazard: composition and additives.
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
Chocolate en polvo a la taza 0% azucares añadidos ////Chocolate powder 0% added sugar
- Category
- Cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Whistleblower information
Distributed to
Dominican Republic, Malta, Mexico, Romania, Spain
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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