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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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18 July 2025Safety GateSerious risk

LED head lamp “LED headlamp with rechargeable 2000 mAH battery” — risk: environment

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

EnvironmentElectrical appliances and equipment

18 July 2025Safety GateSerious risk

Balloons Baloni “20/1 svijetlo zeleni” — risk: chemical

Notified by Croatia · origin: Spain

ChemicalToys

18 July 2025Safety GateSerious risk

Plastic doll “Beauty MAGIC FAIRY” — risk: chemical

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

ChemicalToys

16 July 2025RASFF

Unauthorized novel food ingredient cannabidiol CBD found in confectionery products from the Netherlands

Notified by Germany · origin: Netherlands

Composition and additivesConfectionery

16 July 2025RASFF

Unauthorised novel food ingredients Grifola frondosa, Ganoderma lucidum, Lentinula edodes, Cordyceps militaris and Inontus obliquus in food supplements from the United Kingdom

Notified by Slovenia · origin: United Kingdom

Composition and additivesDietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods

15 July 2025RASFF

Non-authorised boosters with beta-alanine and a too high caffeine content

Notified by Switzerland · origin: Germany

Composition and additivesDietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods

15 July 2025RASFF

Colour E 110 - Sunset Yellow FCF in rice milk cake

Notified by Sweden · origin: Vietnam

Composition and additivesCereals and bakery products

14 July 2025RASFF

obecność E316 izoaskorbinianu sodu – niedozwolonego do stosowania w Paskach Latiao – przekąsce z pszenicy o smaku słodko-pikantnym pochodzącej z Chin / the presence of E316 sodium isoascorbate - prohibited in sweet and savoury wheat-based snacks from China

Notified by Poland · origin: China

Composition and additivesCereals and bakery products

14 July 2025RASFF

Exceeding limit of E110 in carbonated soft drink from Algeria

Notified by Malta · origin: Algeria

Composition and additivesNon-alcoholic beverages

11 July 2025RASFFSerious risk

Too high content of delta-9-THC in cookies and syrup from the USA

Notified by Czechia · origin: United States

Composition and additivesConfectionery

11 July 2025RASFF

Unapproved colorants Sudan III and Sudan IV in Rhus/sumac spice from Egypt

Notified by Germany · origin: Egypt

Composition and additivesHerbs and spices

11 July 2025RASFF

Excessive content of E-954 (saccharin) sweetener in sweet popcorn from Spain

Notified by Spain · origin: Spain

Composition and additivesPrepared dishes and snacks

11 July 2025RASFF

Unauthorised novel food ingredient cannabidiol (CBD) in fruit gummies from the Czech Republic

Notified by Germany · origin: Czechia

Composition and additivesConfectionery

11 July 2025RASFF

unauthorized novel food Clitoria ternatea in teas sold online

Notified by Poland · origin: China, Poland, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Thailand

Composition and additivesCocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea

11 July 2025RASFF