EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Fats and oils
Sudan-4 in palmoil from Nigeria
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8449
Summary
An EU safety alert has been issued for palm oil imported from Nigeria because it contains the unauthorized dye Sudan 4 at a level of 79 µg kg⁻¹. The product is restricted to distribution within the Netherlands only, following official market controls. The alert was notified by the Netherlands.
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
Palmoil
- Category
- Fats and oils
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Sudan 4 - unauthorised colour - composition — result: 79 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: Absent null)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution restricted to notifying country
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Distributed to
Netherlands
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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