EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Fruits and vegetables
Formetanate hydrochloride in hot peppers from Republic of North Macedonia
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8331
Summary
Border rejection notification notified by Croatia concerning Hot ppepers (fruits and vegetables), originating from North Macedonia. 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
Hot ppepers
- Category
- Fruits and vegetables
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- formetanate - pesticide residues — result: 0,82 mg/kg - ppm
- ethoprofos - pesticide residues — result: 0,028 mg/kg - ppm
- dodine - pesticide residues — result: 0,11 mg/kg - ppm
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment detained
Distributed to
Croatia
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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