EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Fish and fish products
Unauthorised substance crystal violet in frozen fillets of fish from China
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.9320
Summary
Frozen tilapia fillets from China contained unauthorized residues of crystal violet, a veterinary medicinal product, at 0.71 µg/kg, exceeding the maximum permitted level of 0 µg/kg. The EU has restricted distribution of these products to other member states following a notification from Slovenia. The hazard poses a serious risk due to potential health impacts from the unauthorized substance.
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
Frozen Tilapia Fillet (Oreochromis niloticus)
- Category
- Fish and fish products
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Alert notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- crystal violet - unauthorised substance - residues of veterinary medicinal products — result: 0.71 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: 0 µg/kg - ppb)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment released
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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