EU alert · RASFF Risk: Potentially serious New Nuts, nut products and seeds
Exceedance of the maximum residue level (MRL) for the sum of ethylene oxide and 2-chloroethanol (expressed as ethylene oxide) in sesame seeds from India.Superamento del limite massimo di residuo (LMR) per la somma di ossido di etilene e 2-cloroetanolo (espresso come ossido di etilene) in SEMI DI SESAMO origine INDIA
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.7570
Summary
Border rejection notification notified by Italy concerning SEMI DI SESAMO/ black sesame seeds (nuts, nut products and seeds), originating from India. 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
SEMI DI SESAMO/ black sesame seeds
- Category
- Nuts, nut products and seeds
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- ethylene oxide - pesticide residues — result: 0,16 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0,05 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment detained
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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