EU alert · RASFF Risk: Potentially serious New Herbs and spices
Exceeding MRL in turmeric powder
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8425
Summary
Turmeric powder sold in France contains pesticide residues of chlorpyrifos-methyl, an unauthorized substance, at a level of .1 mg/kg, exceeding the maximum permitted limit of .1 mg/kg. The product originated from Belgium and was identified by the company through its own testing.
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
Turmeric powder
- Category
- Herbs and spices
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Alert notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- chlorpyrifos-methyl - unauthorised substance - pesticide residues — result: 0,10 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0,01 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Company's own check
Distributed to
France
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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