EU alert · RASFF Risk: Potentially serious Confectionery
Presence of food additives E407, E410, E412 and E418 in Jelly Straws from China, via the Netherlands
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.6185
Summary
Information notification for follow-up notified by Austria concerning Jelly Straws (confectionery), originating from China. Hazard: food additives and flavourings.
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
Jelly Straws
- Category
- Confectionery
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
Hazards found (analytical results)
- E 407 - carrageenan - unauthorised - food additives and flavourings
- E 410 - locust bean gum - unauthorised - food additives and flavourings
- E 412 - guar gum - unauthorised - food additives and flavourings
- not in catalogue - not determined (other)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Distributed to
Austria
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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