EU alert · RASFF Potential risk Prepared dishes and snacks
Unauthorised use of the colouring agent cochineal red (E 124) in corn snacks from India
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2025.7613
Summary
Information notification for follow-up notified by Germany (prepared dishes and snacks), originating from India. Hazard: composition and additives.
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
Unauthorised use of the colouring agent cochineal red (E 124) in corn snacks from India
- Category
- Prepared dishes and snacks
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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