Sri Lanka — All Categories
Sri Lanka received 47 RASFF border-rejection notifications across all food categories between 2023-Q4 and 2026-Q3. Volume peaked at 7 in 2024-Q4, with the trend falling year-on-year. The most-cited issues are metalaxyl, chlorothalonil, and insects dead.
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Quarterly rejections, last 12 quarters
By category, last 156 weeks
| Category | Rejections | Per $1B EU imports | Most-cited hazard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fruits and Vegetables | 28 | — | metalaxyl |
| Herbs and Spices | 4 | — | tolfenpyrad |
| Other Food Product / Mixed | 2 | — | — |
Recent rejections
- 2026.7620 PolandHerbs and SpicesPresence of dead insects and mould in dried whole nutmeg from Sir Lanka insects deadmoulds
- 2026.5997 SwitzerlandFruits and VegetablesHigh results for pesticides for Yardlong beans from Sri Lanka novaluron
- 2026.5387 ItalyOther Food Product / MixedUnauthorized novel food jaggery palm (Caryota urens) from Sri Lanka
- 2026.5372 ItalyOther Food Product / MixedUnauthorized additive E319 in noodles from Sri Lanka
- 2026.3765 ItalyFruits and VegetablesALIMENTO (NOCE DI ARECA) NON INCLUSO NELL'ELENCO DEI NOVEL FOOD AUTORIZZATI/FOOD (ARECA NUT) from Sri Lanka NOT INCLUDED IN THE LIST OF AUTHORIZED NOVEL FOODS
- 2026.1925 FinlandHerbs and SpicesOchratoxin A in chilipowder from Sri Lanka ochratoxin A
- 2026.1699 FranceFruits and VegetablesMetalaxyl in yard long beans from Sri Lanka metalaxyl
- 2026.1612 FranceFruits and VegetablesSpinetoram in yard long beans from Sri Lanka spinetoram
- 2026.0557 SwitzerlandFruits and VegetablesHigh results for pesticides for Yard long beans from Sri Lanka. chlorothalonil
- 2025.10186 FranceFruits and VegetablesChlorothalonil and Metalaxyl in yard long beans from Sri Lanka chlorothalonilmetalaxyl
- 2025.8751 GermanyFruits and VegetablesPesticide residues in yard long beans from Sri Lanka carbofuran
- 2025.8437 SpainCocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and TeaEthylene oxide in organic chamomile tea from Sri Lanka // Óxido de etileno en el té de manzanilla orgánico de Sri Lanka ethylene oxide
- 2025.8115 FranceFruits and VegetablesMetalaxyl in yard long beans from Sri Lanka metalaxyl
- 2025.7960 ItalyPrepared Dishes and SnacksUndeclared allergen milk in Italian, unauthorised additive E319 and other labelling deficiencies in noodles from Sri Lanka
- 2025.7955 ItalyPrepared Dishes and SnacksFoglie di pandano (novel food non autorizzato) in bocconcini di soia, gusto curry dallo Sri Lanka/ Pandanus leaves (unauthorized novel food) in soybean morsels, curry flavor from Sri Lanka
- 2025.7954 ItalySoups, Broths, Sauces and CondimentsKithul treacle, novel food not authorized, from Sri Lanka
- 2025.6912 ItalyFruits and Vegetablesundeclared processed products of animal origin
- 2025.6680 FranceFruits and VegetablesMetalaxyl in yard long beans from Sri Lanka metalaxyl
- 2025.5200 CyprusFish and Fish Productsabsence of health certificate(s) for chilled tuna fillets (Thunnus albacares) from Sri Lanka
- 2025.4712 ItalyCereals and Bakery ProductsUnauthorized novel food (Eleusine coracana) from Sri Lanka
Recent weeks
| Week | Border rejections |
|---|---|
| 2026-W37 | 0 |
| 2026-W36 | 0 |
| 2026-W35 | 1 |
| 2026-W34 | 0 |
| 2026-W33 | 0 |
| 2026-W32 | 0 |
| 2026-W31 | 0 |
| 2026-W30 | 0 |