EU alert · RASFF Potential risk New Herbs and spices
Unauthorised presticides on Kondattam Mulaku (cured chillies) imported from India
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.9165
Summary
Kondattam Mulaku, a type of cured chilli imported from India, contains unauthorised and excessive pesticide residues in Malta. The detected pesticides include ethion, fipronil, profenofos, tolfenpyrad, and clothianidin, all exceeding permissible levels, with some being completely unauthorized for use.
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Product
Kondattam Mulaku
- Category
- Herbs and spices
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- tolfenpyrad - pesticide residues — result: 0.035 ± 0.007 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0.01 mg/kg - ppm)
- clothianidin - pesticide residues — result: 0.01 ± 0.002 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0.01 mg/kg - ppm)
- ethion - pesticide residues — result: 0.72 ± 0.144 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0.01 mg/kg - ppm)
- fipronil - unauthorised substance - pesticide residues — result: 0.049 ± 0.0098 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0.005 mg/kg - ppm)
- profenofos - unauthorised substance - pesticide residues — result: 0.086 ± 0.0172 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0.01 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment detained
Distributed to
Malta
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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