EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Fats and oils
Sudan red IV and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in palm oil from Ivory Coast
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.5841
Summary
Border rejection notification notified by Belgium concerning palm oil (fats and oils), originating from Côte d'Ivoire. Hazard: composition.
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
palm oil
- Category
- Fats and oils
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Sudan 4 - unauthorised colour - composition — result: 3000 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: 0 µg/kg - ppb)
- polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons sum of - environmental pollutants — result: 12.5 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: 10 µg/kg - ppb)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment detained
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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