China — All Categories
China received 373 RASFF border-rejection notifications across all food categories between 2023-Q4 and 2026-Q3. Volume peaked at 47 in 2023-Q4, with the trend roughly flat year-on-year. The most-cited issues are clothianidin, genetically modified, and lambda-cyhalothrin.
Quarterly rejections, last 12 quarters
Recent rejections
- 2026.6384 SpainNon-Alcoholic BeveragesNuevo alimento en bebida de China // Novel food in drink product from China
- 2026.6278 IrelandWineBorder Rejection of Cooking Wine from China due to Unsatisfactory Health Certificate
- 2026.6214 NetherlandsCereals and Bakery ProductsHydrolysed Rice Flour China GMO genetically modified
- 2026.6208 SloveniaCocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and TeaPesticides residues in Matcha tea powder from China Imidaclopridelambda-cyhalothrin
- 2026.6159 CyprusFruits and VegetablesPesticide residues in fresh red peeked onions from China clothianidin
- 2026.5947 NetherlandsNuts, Nut Products and SeedsGroundnuts China Aflatoxin Aflatoxin B1
- 2026.5938 NetherlandsCereals and Bakery ProductsMiso Paste China GMO Cry1Ab/Ac genetically modified
- 2026.5888 AustriaMeat and Meat Products (Other Than Poultry)Suspected Non‑Compliant Treatment of Raw, Cleaned, and Salted Sheep Casings from China semicarbazide (SEM)
- 2026.5818 SwedenFood Contact MaterialsFormaldehyde in spoon of melamine formaldehyde
- 2026.5760 PolandFood Additives and FlavouringsIncorrect official certificate for xanthan gum from China
- 2026.5506 SloveniaCocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and Tea No pre-notification in TRACES (CHED PART I) for Matcha Powder from China
- 2026.5496 PolandHerbs and Spicespestycydy w papryce chilli mielonej z Chin///pesticides in ground chili peppers from China chlorateclothianidinglufosinate
- 2026.5450 BulgariaCocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and TeaTolfenpyrad, Tolfenpyrad and Dinotefuran in Black tea and Oolong tea from China dinotefurantolfenpyrad
- 2026.5423 PolandDietetic Foods, Food Supplements and Fortified FoodsPrzekroczenie NDP w suplementacie diety /// exceeding the MRL for ETO in food supplement from China ethylene oxide
- 2026.5371 ItalyFish and Fish ProductsDifference fish specie declaration in label in surimi from China fish DNA presence
- 2026.5347 CroatiaDietetic Foods, Food Supplements and Fortified FoodsArsenic in red yeast rice extract from China arsenic
- 2026.5260 BulgariaCocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and Tea lambda-cyhalothrin, tolfenpyrad, dinotefuran, thiamethoxam in Matcha powder from China dinotefuranlambda-cyhalothrinthiamethoxamtolfenpyrad
- 2026.5257 SpainFruits and VegetablesAditivo no autorizado (E-315) en melocotón en conserva de China // Unauthorised additive (E-315) in tinned peaches from China E 315 - erythorbic acid
- 2026.5236 GreeceFood Contact MaterialsAbsence of documentation for melamine plates from China
- 2026.5233 PolandHerbs and SpicesPesticides in ground hot peppers from China chlorateclothianidinglufosinate
Recent weeks
| Week | Border rejections |
|---|---|
| 2026-W30 | 0 |
| 2026-W29 | 4 |
| 2026-W28 | 3 |
| 2026-W27 | 3 |
| 2026-W26 | 2 |
| 2026-W25 | 6 |
| 2026-W24 | 3 |
| 2026-W23 | 2 |