EU alert · RASFF Risk: Potentially serious Herbs and spices
Exceed maximum levels of pesticides residues: thiamethoxam 0,17 ± 0,09 and cypermethrin (cypermethrin including other mixtures of constituent isomers (sum of isomers)) (F) 0,31 ± 0,16 mg/kg in black pepper (Piper nigrum) from Vietnam
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.5694
Summary
Information notification for attention notified by Latvia (herbs and spices), originating from Vietnam. Hazard: pesticide residues.
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
Exceed maximum levels of pesticides residues: thiamethoxam 0,17 ± 0,09 and cypermethrin (cypermethrin including other mixtures of constituent isomers (sum of isomers)) (F) 0,31 ± 0,16 mg/kg in black pepper (Piper nigrum) from Vietnam
- Category
- Herbs and spices
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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