EU alert · RASFF Potential risk Herbs and spices
Unauthorized irradiation- sweet paprika, origin China
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2025.7103
Summary
Information notification for attention notified by Romania concerning Boia de Ardei Dulce//Sweet Paprika (herbs and spices), originating from China. Hazard: radiation.
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
Boia de Ardei Dulce//Sweet Paprika
- Category
- Herbs and spices
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- irradiation - unauthorised - radiation — result: pozitiv
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution restricted to notifying country
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Distributed to
Romania
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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