EU alert · RASFF Risk: Not serious New Fish and fish products
Unauthorized treatment with ionizing radiation of frozen Pangasius fillets from Vietnam
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8513
Summary
Frozen fish fillets from Vietnam have been found to have been treated with ionizing radiation without authorization. The levels of radiation detected exceed the permitted limit. The product has not yet been placed on the market in Italy, but it was detained by border control.
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
Pangasianodon hypophthalmus
- Category
- Fish and fish products
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- irradiation - unauthorised - radiation — result: >5 (lod) ng/g ng/g wet weight (max. permitted: < 5 (LOD) ng/g wet weight)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product not (yet) placed on the market
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment detained
Distributed to
Italy
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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