EU alert · RASFF Potential risk New Fish and fish products
Unauthorized treatment with ionizing radiation of frozen Pangasius fillets from Vietnam.
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.9046
Summary
The EU has issued a safety alert regarding frozen Pangasius hypophthalmus fillets from Vietnam, which were found to have undergone unauthorized irradiation, resulting in radiation levels exceeding the maximum permitted limit of 5 µg/kg. The consignment was detained at the border by Dutch authorities due to potential safety risks associated with the unapproved treatment.
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
Pangasius hypophthalmus
- Category
- Fish and fish products
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- irradiation - unauthorised - radiation — result: >5 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: <5 (LOD) µg/kg - ppb)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product not (yet) placed on the market
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment detained
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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