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Composition and additives

Unauthorised or excessive food additives, colours, novel foods without authorisation, or ingredients not allowed in food or food supplements (for example medicinal substances).

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What it can cause

Effects depend on the substance — from allergic reactions to interactions with medicines or effects on the heart.

What to do

Do not use the product. If you take medicines or feel unwell, ask a doctor or pharmacist.

General information only — not medical advice. If you have worrying symptoms, contact a doctor or call 112.

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12 September 2025Safety GateSerious risk

Cradle JLY “Dreamcradle” — risk: entrapment, suffocation

Notified by Sweden · origin: People's Republic of China

Entrapment, SuffocationChildcare articles and children's equipment

11 September 2025RASFF

Unauthorised use of rice husk in kitchenware from India

Notified by Greece · origin: India

Composition and additivesFood contact materials

11 September 2025RASFF

Non-authorized novel food Morus alba L. in herbal tea from Thailand via the Netherlands

Notified by Germany · origin: Thailand

Novel foodCocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea

10 September 2025RASFF

High levels of 5-HMF in organic floral honeys

Notified by France · origin: France

CompositionHoney and royal jelly

10 September 2025RASFFSerious risk

Muscimol in confectionery from the Tschech Republic

Notified by Germany · origin: Czechia

CompositionConfectionery

10 September 2025RASFF

Placing on the market of confectionery containing milk ingredients and egg (egg and milk ingredients of unauthorised origin) from the Islamic Republic of Iran, via the United Arab Emirates

Notified by Germany · origin: Iran

Composition and additivesConfectionery

9 September 2025RASFF

Unauthorised use of E903 in vegetable oil pan spray from Türkiye

Notified by Greece · origin: Türkiye

Composition and additivesFats and oils

9 September 2025RASFF

Unauthorized novel food (CBD) in Gummies from Switzerland, via Czech Republic

Notified by Finland · origin: Switzerland

Composition and additivesConfectionery

9 September 2025RASFF

Unauthorized novel food (CBD) in tea from the Netherlands

Notified by Finland · origin: Netherlands

Composition and additivesCocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea

8 September 2025RASFFSerious risk

Too high an intake of beta-alanine and caffeine through consumption of food supplements from Hungary

Notified by Germany · origin: Hungary

CompositionDietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods

5 September 2025RASFF

Border rejection of various products from Pakistan due to unauthorised titanium dioxide

Notified by Ireland · origin: Pakistan

Composition and additivesPrepared dishes and snacks

5 September 2025RASFFSerious risk

Presence of sibutramine and sildenafil in food from Türkiye

Notified by France · origin: Türkiye

CompositionDietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods

5 September 2025Safety GateSerious risk

Plastic doll “BEAUTY FASHION STYLE” — risk: chemical

Notified by Czechia · origin: People's Republic of China

ChemicalToys

5 September 2025Safety Gate

Liquid detergent Le Coq “Liquide vaiselle” — risk: chemical

Notified by France · origin: Poland

ChemicalChemical products

4 September 2025RASFF

Unauthorised import of dairy biscuits from China via Hong Kong

Notified by Italy · origin: China

Composition and additivesCereals and bakery products

4 September 2025RASFF

Unauthorised colouring agent titanium dioxide (E 171) in confectionery from the Syrian Arab Republic

Notified by Germany · origin: Syria

Food additives and flavouringsConfectionery

4 September 2025RASFF

Unauthorised novel ingredients (DMAE, Dendrobium nobile) in food supplement from the Netherlands

Notified by Spain · origin: Netherlands

Composition and additivesDietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods

3 September 2025RASFF

Unauthorised novel food mushroom preparations and food supplements

Notified by Hungary · origin: Hungary

Composition and additivesDietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods

2 September 2025RASFF

CBD in chewing gum an lollipops

Notified by France · origin: Netherlands

Composition and additivesConfectionery

1 September 2025RASFFSerious risk

additive E 171 titanium dioxide in caramel from Colombia

Notified by Spain · origin: Colombia

Food additives and flavouringsConfectionery

1 September 2025RASFF

Additive E-385 EDTA - canned razor clams from Chile

Notified by Spain · origin: Chile

Food additives and flavouringsBivalve molluscs and products thereof

1 September 2025RASFF

Unauthorized use of E235 in cookies from Ukraine

Notified by Latvia · origin: Ukraine

Composition and additivesCereals and bakery products

1 September 2025RASFF

Unauthorized novel food Hibiscus powder (Hibiscus Rosasinensis) from Pakistan via Finland

Notified by Estonia · origin: Pakistan

Composition and additivesDietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods

1 September 2025RASFFSerious risk

Sildenafil in food supplements from Austria

Notified by Netherlands · origin: Austria

CompositionDietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods