South Korea

13 April 2026RASFF

Cadmium in crab from South Korea

Notified by Belgium · origin: South Korea

Heavy metalsCrustaceans and products thereof

3 April 2026Safety GateSerious risk

Passenger car Hyundai “Kona” — risk: fire

Notified by Germany · origin: Republic of Korea

FireMotor vehicles

31 March 2026RASFF

Glass shards found in a 300g jar of orange marmalade.

Notified by France · origin: France

Foreign bodiesConfectionery

10 March 2026RASFF

Unauthorised novel food ginseng extract (Panax ginseng) in Tea from Republic of Korea

Notified by Austria · origin: South Korea

Novel foodCocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea

10 March 2026RASFF

Unauthorised novel food Pteridium aquilinum from Republic of Korea

Notified by Austria · origin: South Korea

Novel foodFruits and vegetables

20 February 2026Safety GateSerious risk

Skin toner “Pro You Coenzyme Q10” — risk: chemical

Notified by Estonia · origin: Republic of Korea

ChemicalCosmetics

20 February 2026Safety GateSerious risk

Hand cream “Dr. Hedison Baby Powder” — risk: chemical

Notified by Estonia · origin: Republic of Korea

ChemicalCosmetics

5 February 2026RASFFSerious risk

Bacillus cereus in ready meals from South Korea, via Germany

Notified by Germany · origin: South Korea

Pathogenic micro-organismsSoups, broths, sauces and condiments

27 January 2026RASFF

High content of volatile organic compounds in silicone baking mould from China, via Denmark

Notified by Austria · origin: Greece

Chemical contamination (other)Food contact materials

9 January 2026Safety GateSerious risk

Passenger car Hyundai “i30 (HD / FD)” — risk: injuries

Notified by Portugal · origin: Republic of Korea

InjuriesMotor vehicles

9 January 2026Safety GateSerious risk

Passenger car Hyundai “IONIQ 6” — risk: injuries

Notified by Portugal · origin: Republic of Korea

InjuriesMotor vehicles

8 January 2026RASFF

Unauthorised consignment of Matcha latte imported without an official control at the border control post

Notified by Belgium · origin: South Korea

Composition and additivesCocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea

26 December 2025Safety GateSerious risk

Passenger car Genesis “GV60” — risk: injuries

Notified by Germany · origin: Republic of Korea

InjuriesMotor vehicles

19 December 2025RASFFSerious risk

Presence of heavy metals (cadmium and lead) in a glass cup from China via Denmark

Notified by Slovakia · origin: Greece

Heavy metalsFood contact materials

16 December 2025RASFF

Bacillus Cereus in infant food

Notified by Netherlands · origin: Netherlands

Pathogenic micro-organismsDietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods

8 December 2025RASFF

Non authorised additive (E171 Titanium dioxide) in candy from Lithuania

Notified by Sweden · origin: South Korea

Composition and additivesConfectionery

14 November 2025RASFFSerious risk

High iodine content and labeling deficiencies in dried seaweed slices from Korea via the Netherlands

Notified by Finland · origin: South Korea

CompositionOther food product / mixed

8 November 2025RASFF

Unauthorized ingredients melatonin, HGH (human growth hormone), Melisa officinalis L, Passiflora incamata, Passion flower extract, and inadequate nutritional value of in various a children's and adults food supplement from the US.

Notified by Latvia · origin: United States

Composition and additivesDietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods

5 November 2025RASFF

Nonauthorised Novel Food in Food supplements from USA

Notified by Croatia · origin: United States

Composition and additivesDietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods

31 October 2025RASFF

Allergenic ingredients (hazelnut, soy and milk) not typographically highlighted in beverages from South Korea via the Czech Republic.

Notified by Spain · origin: South Korea

AllergensNon-alcoholic beverages

31 October 2025RASFF

Food supplements from USA containing prohibited titanium dioxide

Notified by Ireland · origin: United States

Other risksDietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods

24 October 2025Safety GateSerious risk

Hand cream MISSHA M “Missha Total Repair” — risk: chemical

Notified by Lithuania · origin: Republic of Korea

ChemicalCosmetics

23 October 2025RASFFSerious risk

Foreign plastic bodies in sugar waffle from Belgium

Notified by Netherlands · origin: Belgium

Other risksCereals and bakery products

23 October 2025RASFFSerious risk

Increased iodine content and labeling deficiencies in organic dried seaweed from South Korea

Notified by Germany · origin: South Korea

CompositionOther food product / mixed