EU alert · RASFF Risk: Potentially serious New Cereals and bakery products
Non-authorized GMO events in rice cakes originating from China
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8480
Summary
Rice cakes from China have been found to contain unauthorized genetically modified rice, which poses a potential serious risk. The products were detected during border control and have not yet been released into the market.
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
Obtained from rice
- Category
- Cereals and bakery products
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- genetically modified - unauthorised - genetically modified — result: detected (max. permitted: 0 null)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product not (yet) placed on the market
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment detained
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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