China — 2022
China received 118 notifications in 2022, most of them in Food Contact Materials.
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Key figures
- What happened to rejected consignments in 2022
- Held, final fate not recorded: 51%; Re-dispatched or destroyed: 15%; Destroyed: 14%; Not stated: 10%; Re-dispatched: 7%; Treated, sorted or diverted: 3%. Source: RASFF Window notification records.
By category
| Category | Notifications |
|---|---|
| Food Contact Materials | 48 |
| Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and Tea | 13 |
| Herbs and Spices | 9 |
| Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds | 7 |
| Other Food Product / Mixed | 7 |
| Crustaceans and Products Thereof | 6 |
| Fish and Fish Products | 5 |
| Food Additives and Flavourings | 3 |
| Fruits and Vegetables | 3 |
| Pet Food | 3 |
| Prepared Dishes and Snacks | 3 |
| Cereals and Bakery Products | 2 |
| Confectionery | 2 |
| Honey and Royal Jelly | 2 |
| Bivalve Molluscs and Products Thereof | 1 |
| Cephalopods and Products Thereof | 1 |
| Meat and Meat Products (Other Than Poultry) | 1 |
| Milk and Milk Products | 1 |
| Soups, Broths, Sauces and Condiments | 1 |
| Total | 118 |
Notifications in 2022
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- 2022.7632 Aflatoxinas por encima del límite permitido en cacahuetes de China // Aflatoxins above the permited limit in peanuts from China Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Spain. Result 4 (limit 2 µg/kg - ppb). AflatoxinAflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
- 2022.7611 Chlorpyrifos in black tea from SerbiaCocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and Tea. Notified by Croatia. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 0,055+/-0,028. chlorpyrifoslambda-cyhalothrin
- 2022.7508 Unauthorized additives E 202 and E 223 in boiled bamboo shoots from ChinaFruits and Vegetables. Notified by Portugal. Re-dispatched or destroyed.
- 2022.7507 Unauthorized additives in snack of sunflower seeds (E 952)Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Portugal. Re-dispatched or destroyed.
- 2022.7204 Shipment not accompanied by proper documentationCereals and Bakery Products. Notified by Portugal.
- 2022.7002 Unauthorised use of bamboo in baby tableware from ChinaFood Contact Materials. Notified by Slovenia.
- 2022.6972 Sets of polyamide kitchen ustensils from ChinaFood Contact Materials. Notified by France. Re-dispatched. Result 8,94 (limit 0,002 mg/kg - ppm). primary aromatic amines
- 2022.6968 migration of formaldehyde from melamine breakfast plates from ChinaFood Contact Materials. Notified by Spain. Result < 15 (limit 15 mg/kg - ppm). formaldehyde
- 2022.6926 Unauthorized additive in sprinkles (E 127)Confectionery. Notified by Portugal. Re-dispatched or destroyed.
- 2022.6883 Multiple pesticide residues in tea from ChinaCocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and Tea. Notified by France. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 0.89 ± 0.45 (limit 0,01 mg/kg - ppm). chlorpyrifosdiafenthiurondifenoconazoledinotefuran+2 more
- 2022.6875 Lambda-cyhalothrin in tea from ChinaCocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and Tea. Notified by France. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 0,027±0,014 (limit 0,01 mg/kg - ppm). chlorpyrifoslambda-cyhalothrin
- 2022.6867 Lambda-cyhalothrine in tea from ChinaCocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and Tea. Notified by France. Re-dispatched. Result 0,023±0,012 (limit 0,01 mg/kg - ppm). lambda-cyhalothrin
- 2022.6829 Presencia de AAP por encima del límite permitido en utensilios de cocina de China / Presence of PAAs above the permitted limit in kitchenware from ChinaFood Contact Materials. Notified by Spain. Result 0.018 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). primary aromatic amines
- 2022.6799 Nuevo alimento (Castanea mollissima) no autorizado procedente de China // Novel food (Castanea mollissima) non authorised from ChinaNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Spain.
- 2022.6736 lambda-cyhalothrin and unauthorised substance tetramethrin in tea from ChinaCocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and Tea. Notified by Italy. Result 0,011 +/-0,006 mg (limit 0,01 mg /kg). lambda-cyhalothrintetramethrin
- 2022.6690 Poor stability of the material in melamine bowls from China via UK.Food Contact Materials. Notified by Finland. packaging unsuitable for foodstuffs
- 2022.6628 Improper Official Certificate(s) for Xanthan gum from China Food Additives and Flavourings. Notified by Latvia. Re-dispatched.
- 2022.6625 Lambda-Cythalothrin in tea from ChinaCocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and Tea. Notified by Germany. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 0,056 +/- 0,006 (limit 0,01 mg/kg - ppm). lambda-cyhalothrin
- 2022.6488 Missing Official Certificates for xanthan gum from China and guar gum from IndiaFood Additives and Flavourings. Notified by Malta.
- 2022.6256 Presencia de antraquinona (sustancia no autorizada) en te verde de China / Presence of anthraquinone (unauthorised sustance) in green tea from ChinaHerbs and Spices. Notified by Spain. Result 0,046 ± 0,023 (limit 0.02 mg/kg - ppm). anthraquinone
- 2022.6133 High count of Enterobacteriaceae in dog chews from ChinaPet Food. Notified by Sweden.
- 2022.6057 unauthorised substance isoprocarb in pumpkin seeds from ChinaNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Spain. Result 0.04+/-0.02 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). isoprocarb
- 2022.5923 MRL in tea exceededCocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and Tea. Notified by France. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result Anthraquinone 0.043±0.022 mg/kg (limit 0,02 mg/kg - ppm). anthraquinone
- 2022.5746 Unauthorised use of wheat straw in Lunch box with cutlery from ChinaFood Contact Materials. Notified by Ireland.
- 2022.5491 Ausencia de garantías de certificación en atún congelado de China -Improper health certificate in frozen tuna from ChinaFish and Fish Products. Notified by Spain.
- 2022.5618 Elevated formaldehyde in melamine ramekinsFood Contact Materials. Notified by Ireland. Result 7.6. formaldehyde
- 2022.5597 high count of Enterobacteriaceae in dog chews from ChinaPet Food. Notified by Sweden.
- 2022.5560 Unauthorised use of bamboo and of maize in bamboo fibres, maize starch and melamine's bowls from ChinaFood Contact Materials. Notified by Poland. Re-dispatched or destroyed.
- 2022.5391 Improper analytical report for coffee maker from ChinaFood Contact Materials. Notified by Spain.
- 2022.5328 Salmonella spp.in powder paprika from ChinaHerbs and Spices. Notified by Romania. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result PRESENT (limit not detected /25g). Salmonella spp.
- 2022.5317 Unauthorised pesticide residues tolfenpyrad and dinotefuran in teas from ChinaCocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and Tea. Notified by Finland. Result 0,053 (limit 0,01 mg/kg - ppm). dinotefurantolfenpyrad
- 2022.5309 Unauthorized novel food (sugar cane wax) from ChinaOther Food Product / Mixed. Notified by Spain.
- 2022.5171 Salmonella spp. in paprika from ChinaHerbs and Spices. Notified by Spain. Result PRESENCIA (limit NO DETECTADO /25g). Salmonella spp.
- 2022.5145 Unauthorized origin country of transglutaminase with lactose from ChinaOther Food Product / Mixed. Notified by Spain.
- 2022.5143 Salmonella spp in paprika powder from ChinaHerbs and Spices. Notified by Spain. Result Detectado. Salmonella spp.
- 2022.5018 Humpback salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha) transported by unauthorized reefer vesselFish and Fish Products. Notified by Germany. Re-dispatched or destroyed.
- 2022.5017 Humpback salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha) transported by unauthorized reefer vesselFish and Fish Products. Notified by Germany. Re-dispatched or destroyed.
- 2022.5011 Pink Salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha) transported in a non-approved reefer vesselFish and Fish Products. Notified by Germany. Re-dispatched or destroyed.
- 2022.4999 Unauthorised bamboo in dinner set from ChinaFood Contact Materials. Notified by Ireland.
- 2022.4950 Migration of AAPs in kitchen pan from ChinaFood Contact Materials. Notified by Spain. Result 0.021 (limit N.D. null). primary aromatic amines
- 2022.4871 Absence of health certificate(s) for frozen mackerel (Scomber japonicus) from ChinaFish and Fish Products. Notified by Poland. Re-dispatched or destroyed.
- 2022.4815 unauthorised use of bamboo in melamine lunchbox from ChinaFood Contact Materials. Notified by Poland. Re-dispatched.
- 2022.4808 Salmonella in crayfish from ChinaCrustaceans and Products Thereof. Notified by Sweden. Salmonella Liverpool
- 2022.4806 Salmonella enterica ser. Liverpool in frozen crayfish (Procambarus clarkii) from ChinaCrustaceans and Products Thereof. Notified by Sweden. Salmonella Liverpool
- 2022.4804 Salmonella in crayfish from ChinaCrustaceans and Products Thereof. Notified by Sweden. Salmonella Liverpool
- 2022.4786 Salmonella enterica ser. Liverpool in frozen crayfish from ChinaCrustaceans and Products Thereof. Notified by Sweden. Salmonella Liverpool
- 2022.4769 Salmonella enterica ser. Liverpool in frozen crayfish from ChinaCrustaceans and Products Thereof. Notified by Sweden. Salmonella Liverpool
- 2022.4761 Nylon spatula from China non compliantFood Contact Materials. Notified by France. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 37,1 (limit 0,002 mg/kg - ppm). primary aromatic amines
- 2022.4696 Unauthorised pesticide residues in green pepper from ChinaHerbs and Spices. Notified by Finland. Result 0,12 (limit 0,01 null). chlorpyrifos
- 2022.4691 Salmonella in crayfishCrustaceans and Products Thereof. Notified by Sweden. Salmonella Liverpool
- 2022.4638 paper straws from China unfit for use as food contact material (use of lead chromate oxide coating)Food Contact Materials. Notified by Croatia. Re-dispatched. chemical contamination
- 2022.4451 pesticide residues in tea from ChinaCocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and Tea. Notified by France. Result Tolfenpyrad 0.037±0.019 mg/kg (limit 0,010 mg/kg - ppm). tolfenpyrad
- 2022.4427 Unauthorised pesticide residue (dinotefuran) in black tea.Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and Tea. Notified by Finland. Result 0,079 (limit 0,01 mg/kg - ppm). dinotefuran
- 2022.4426 Unauthorised pesticide residues (dinotefuran, chlorpyrifos) in Oolong tea.Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and Tea. Notified by Finland. Result 0,12 (limit 0,01 mg/kg - ppm). chlorpyrifosdinotefuran
- 2022.4419 Migration of primary aromatic amines from burger press with origin ChinaFood Contact Materials. Notified by Belgium. Result 0,025 (limit 0,01 mg/kg - ppm). primary aromatic amines
- 2022.4282 redidue pesticides in fresh litchi from China Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Italy. Result 0,15 +/- 0,08 mg (limit 0,01 mg /kg). chlorpyriphos-ethyldimethomorphfluopicolideimazalil+4 more
- 2022.4245 Melamine Ref. 22015042Food Contact Materials. Notified by Netherlands. Result 22.7 (limit 15 mg/kg - ppm). formaldehyde
- 2022.4085 Migration of primary aromatic amines (0.045 mg/kg - ppm) from polyamide kitchenware from ChinaFood Contact Materials. Notified by Netherlands. Destroyed. Result 0.045-0.043-0.037 (limit 0.002 mg/kg - ppm). primary aromatic amines
- 2022.3986 migrazione di melamina da tazze in plastica a base di melamina/migration of melamine from melamine-based plastic cups from China, via IrelandFood Contact Materials. Notified by Italy. Result 6,36 +/-1.87 - 4,60 +/-1.35 (limit 2,5 mg/kg - ppm). melamine
- 2022.3975 Flonicamid in tea from ChinaHerbs and Spices. Notified by Hungary. Result 0,23 (limit 0,1 mg/kg - ppm). flonicamid
- 2022.3967 Non athorized additives: E100 E150a in feed for dogs.Pet Food. Notified by Spain.
- 2022.3926 High aflatoxin content in groundnuts from ChinaNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Hungary. Re-dispatched. Result 81,67 (+-16,33) (limit 2,0 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
- 2022.3800 Unauthorised use of bamboo in plastic cup from ChinaFood Contact Materials. Notified by Greece. Treated, sorted or diverted.
- 2022.3660 Formaldehyde in Jia Wei Melamine Plastic Bamboo Side Plate Food Contact Materials. Notified by Ireland. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result <3.0. formaldehyde
- 2022.3658 Liberación de aminas primarias en utensilios de cocina de China. Releasing of primary Aromatic amines in kitchenware from China.Food Contact Materials. Notified by Spain. Result 0.005 (limit NOT DETECTED mg/kg - ppm). primary aromatic amines
- 2022.3630 Genetically modified organism T-NOS in rice from ChinaCereals and Bakery Products. Notified by Netherlands. Result T-NOS detected (limit no presence /100g). genetically modified
- 2022.3614 High Formaldehyde in Melamine Plastic Ramekins from China Food Contact Materials. Notified by Ireland.
- 2022.3492 MIGRATION OF PRIMARY AROMATIC AMINES FROM KICHEN UTENSILIS FROM CHINAFood Contact Materials. Notified by Italy.
- 2022.3489 Oxymatrine in honey from ChinaHoney and Royal Jelly. Notified by Belgium. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 0,028 (limit 0,01 mg/kg - ppm). oxymatrine
- 2022.3473 Bowl with corn starch, bamboo fiber and melamine from ChinaFood Contact Materials. Notified by Poland. Re-dispatched or destroyed.
- 2022.2789 Absence of declaration of compliance and documentation in plastic cups from ChinaFood Contact Materials. Notified by Spain.
- 2022.3210 improper health certificate(s) (species mismatch) for frozen baby squid (Loligo chinensis) from ChinaCephalopods and Products Thereof. Notified by Spain.
- 2022.3153 Salmonella spp in paprika powder from ChinaHerbs and Spices. Notified by Spain. Result Detectado (limit Ausencia /25g). Salmonella
- 2022.3112 Unapproved use of rice husk in coffee cupsFood Contact Materials. Notified by Ireland. Re-dispatched.
- 2022.3111 Unauthorised Bamboo in Coffee Mug from China via the UKFood Contact Materials. Notified by Ireland.
- 2022.3036 Unauthorised Bamboo Tableware from China, via United SatesFood Contact Materials. Notified by Ireland.
- 2022.2820 "Double layers rotating drain basket" - PP with plant-based additive (bamboo fibers) from ChinaFood Contact Materials. Notified by Portugal. Destroyed.
- 2022.2810 "2PCS/SET 3 IN 1 WHEAT STRAW CUTTING BOARD" - PP with plant-based additive (wheat straw) from ChinaFood Contact Materials. Notified by Portugal. Destroyed.
- 2022.2775 Aminas aromáticas primarias por encima del nivel máximo autorizado en utensilios de cocina de China. Primary aromatic amines above the maximum level in kitchenware from China. Food Contact Materials. Notified by Spain. Result >0.01 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). primary aromatic amines
- 2022.2762 Ethylene oxide in xanthan gum - at the level: LOT4211124160 - 0,69 mg/kg, LOT4211009056-0,35 mg/kg, LOT4211129192-0,50 mg/kg from ChinaFood Additives and Flavourings. Notified by Poland. Treated, sorted or diverted. Result LOT4211124160 - 0,69 mg/kg , LOT4211009056-0,35 mg/kg, LOT4211129192-0,50 mg/kg. 2-chloroethanol
- 2022.2568 Unauthorised use of bamboo fiber in dinner plate and bowl from ChinaFood Contact Materials. Notified by Malta.
- 2022.2536 unauthorised use of wheat in polypropylene kitchenware from ChinaFood Contact Materials. Notified by Portugal. Destroyed.
- 2022.2446 Migration of formaldehyde and of melamine from melamine plates from ChinaFood Contact Materials. Notified by Italy. Result 3.60 ± 1.05 (limit 2.5 mg/kg - ppm). melamine
- 2022.2416 Pesticide residues exceeding MRL in tea from ChinaCocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and Tea. Notified by France. Destroyed. Result 1.3+-0.65 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). acetamipriddinotefuran
- 2022.2382 Unauthorized country for hog casings from China.Meat and Meat Products (Other Than Poultry). Notified by Spain.
- 2022.2276 Migration of PAA in a set of kitchenware originated from ChinaFood Contact Materials. Notified by France. Destroyed. Result 5976 (limit 0,002 mg/kg - ppm). primary aromatic amines
- 2022.2275 Mislabelling of polyester ladleFood Contact Materials. Notified by France. Treated, sorted or diverted.
- 2022.2244 non-compliant, unauthorised colours in confectionaryConfectionery. Notified by Slovenia. Destroyed. Result 100+/-20 (limit 35 mg/kg - ppm). colour E 110 - Sunset Yellow FCFcolour E 127 - erythrosine
- 2022.2176 Migration of primary aromatic amines from potato masher from China Food Contact Materials. Notified by Belgium. Destroyed. Result 0.033 (limit 0.002 mg/kg - ppm). primary aromatic amines
- 2022.2169 Migration of primary aromatic amines from nylon strainer from ChinaFood Contact Materials. Notified by Belgium. Destroyed. Result 0.031 (limit 0.002 mg/kg - ppm). primary aromatic amines
- 2022.2107 Migration of primary aromatic amines from nylon slotted spoon, from ChinaFood Contact Materials. Notified by Cyprus. Result 0.020 (limit 0,002 null). primary aromatic amines
- 2022.1985 Unauthorized novel food (Piper Methysticum extract) from ChinaHerbs and Spices. Notified by Spain.
- 2022.1984 Unauthorized novel food (Mucuna pruriens extract) from ChinaHerbs and Spices. Notified by Spain.
- 2022.1784 Unauthorised use of bamboo in plastic bamboo travel mug dispatched from the United Kingdom Food Contact Materials. Notified by Ireland. Destroyed.
- 2022.0944 País sin plan de residuos para moluscos bivalvos en producto compuesto (salsa de ostras) de China. No approved residue monitoring plan for bivalve mollusc in composite products (oyster sauce) from ChinaBivalve Molluscs and Products Thereof. Notified by Spain.
- 2022.0945 Unauthorised third country (without approved residue monitoring plan for fishery products) in oyster sauce from China.Soups, Broths, Sauces and Condiments. Notified by Spain.
- 2022.1539 Border Rejection of Melamine Ramekin Bowls Due to Migration of Formaldehyde Food Contact Materials. Notified by Ireland. Destroyed. Result 15. formaldehyde
- 2021.5762 Absence of official certificate /L-CYSTEINA / ChinaOther Food Product / Mixed. Notified by Spain.
- 2022.1249 Unauthorised pesticide residue isoprocarb in pumpkinseed kernels from ChinaNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Finland. Result 0,049 (limit 0,01 mg/kg - ppm). isoprocarb
- 2022.1224 Superación límites de AAP en utensilios de cocina de China Presence of primary aromatic amines above the limits in kitchenware from China.Food Contact Materials. Notified by Spain. chemical contamination
- 2022.1222 Unauthorised use of bamboo cutlery/lunch box sets from China, dispatched from the United Kingdom Food Contact Materials. Notified by Ireland.
- 2022.1114 ethylene oxide in xanthan gumOther Food Product / Mixed. Notified by Bulgaria. Result 0.29±0.19 (limit 0.1 mg/kg - ppm). ethylene oxide
- 2022.1068 (Oxy)matrine in honey from ChinaHoney and Royal Jelly. Notified by Belgium. Re-dispatched. Result 0,17 (limit 0,01 mg/kg - ppm). oxymatrine
- 2022.1041 Melamin kitchen spoonFood Contact Materials. Notified by France. Destroyed. Result 127,1 (limit 15 mg/kg - ppm). formaldehyde
- 2022.0884 Release of nickel from the enamel mug from ChinaFood Contact Materials. Notified by Finland. Destroyed. Result 8,1 (limit 2,0 mg/dm²). nickel
- 2022.0552 Documentación de acompañamiento incorrecta en bowls papel y tapas de plástico de China. Incorrect accompanying documents in paper bowl and plastic disc from ChinaFood Contact Materials. Notified by Spain.
- 2022.0687 Salmonella en pimientón de China.. Salmonella spp in paprika powder from China.Other Food Product / Mixed. Notified by Spain. Result DETECTADO EN DOS SUBMUESTRAS DE 25 GRAMOS (limit NO DETECTADO EN 25 GRAMOS /g). Salmonella spp.
- 2022.0657 Cadmio por encima del nivel máximo permitido en trufas índicas (Tuber indicum) de China. Cadmium above maximum level in truffles (Tuber indicum) from China.Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Spain. Result 0,74±0.16 (limit 0.5 mg/kg - ppm). cadmium
- 2022.0584 illegal import (bovine DNA) of and egg undeclared on instant noodles from ChinaOther Food Product / Mixed. Notified by Italy. Result presenza dna bovino (limit vietata null). eggimport illegal
- 2022.0557 absence of residue monitoring plan (dairy products) for butter powder from ChinaMilk and Milk Products. Notified by Spain.
- 2022.0511 instant noodles - non autorized additives E 450c e E 451iPrepared Dishes and Snacks. Notified by Portugal. Destroyed.
- 2022.0470 instant noodles - non autorized additives E 450c e E 451i and incorrect labelling Prepared Dishes and Snacks. Notified by Portugal. Destroyed.
- 2022.0332 Chinese instant noodles with unauthorized additives E510Prepared Dishes and Snacks. Notified by Portugal.
- 2022.0331 unauthorised novel food (unauthorised Lilium candidum) canned mixed vegetables from ChinaOther Food Product / Mixed. Notified by Spain.
- 2022.0269 acetamiprid (0,19 +/- 0,1 mg/kg), anthraquinone (0,15 +/- 0,08 mg/kg), lambda-cyhalotrin (0,024 +/- 0,012 mg/kg), dinotefuran (0,057 +/- 0,029 mg/kg), imidacloprid (0,12 +/- 0,06 mg/kg) in tea from ChinaCocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and Tea. Notified by Poland. Destroyed. Result 0,19 +/-0,1 (limit 0,05 mg/kg - ppm). acetamipridanthraquinonedinotefuranimidacloprid+1 more
- 2022.0100 Unauthorised use of bamboo in plastic dinnerware sets from China, dispatched from the United Kingdom Food Contact Materials. Notified by Ireland.
- 2022.0078 Aflatoxins (Tot. = 8.9 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts in shell from ChinaNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Italy. Result 8.9 (limit 4 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin
- 2022.0010 Migration of primary aromatic amines (0.007 mg/kg - ppm) from nylon kitchenware from ChinaFood Contact Materials. Notified by Belgium. Destroyed. Result 0,007 (limit 0,002 mg/kg - ppm). primary aromatic amines