EU alert · RASFF Risk: Not serious Feed additives
Lead limit exceeded in the feed additive copper sulphate from Ukraine
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.7096
Summary
Information notification for attention notified by Germany concerning copper sulphate (feed additives), originating from Ukraine. Hazard: heavy metals.
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
copper sulphate
- Category
- Feed additives
- Product type
- Feed
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- lead - heavy metals — result: 160 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 100 mg/kg - ppm)
- lead - heavy metals — result: 141 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 100 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Company's own check
Distributed to
Germany
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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