EU alert · RASFF Risk: Not serious Herbs and spices
Unauthorized pesticide Carbaryl, Chlorpyrifos and Diazinol in Turmeric powder from Bangladesh
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.7249
Summary
Border rejection notification notified by Cyprus concerning Turmeric powder (herbs and spices), originating from Bangladesh. Hazard: pesticide residues.
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
Turmeric powder
- Category
- Herbs and spices
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- carbaryl - pesticide residues — result: 0.50±0.25 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0.1 mg/kg - ppm)
- chlorpyrifos - unauthorised substance - pesticide residues — result: 7.4±3.7 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0.01 mg/kg - ppm)
- diazinon - pesticide residues — result: 3.5±1.8 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0.5 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment detained
Distributed to
Cyprus
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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