EU alert · RASFF Potential risk New Herbs and spices
finding that the MRLs for pesticide residues in matcha from Vietnam were exceeded
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.7897
Summary
Border rejection notification notified by Poland concerning HERBATA MATCHA // Matcha (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
HERBATA MATCHA // Matcha
- Category
- Herbs and spices
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- acetamiprid - pesticide residues — result: 0,17±0,09 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0,05 mg/kg - ppm)
- dinotefuran - pesticide residues — result: 0,37±0,19 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0,01 mg/kg - ppm)
- thiamethoxam - pesticide residues — result: 0,42±0,21 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0,05 mg/kg - ppm)
- hexaconazole - unauthorised substance - pesticide residues — result: 0,16±0,08 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0,05 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product not (yet) placed on the market
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment detained
Distributed to
Poland
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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