China — 2023

China received 128 notifications in 2023, most of them in Food Contact Materials.

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By category

Category	Notifications
Food Contact Materials	41
Poultry Meat and Poultry Meat Products	22
Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and Tea	13
Fruits and Vegetables	10
Confectionery	8
Herbs and Spices	7
Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds	4
Other Food Product / Mixed	4
Cereals and Bakery Products	3
Eggs and Egg Products	3
Non-Alcoholic Beverages	3
Food Additives and Flavourings	2
Soups, Broths, Sauces and Condiments	2
Cephalopods and Products Thereof	1
Compound Feeds	1
Dietetic Foods, Food Supplements and Fortified Foods	1
Feed Additives	1
Fish and Fish Products	1
Pet Food	1
Total	128

Notifications in 2023

2023.8974 2023-12-29 PolandFood Contact Materialsdeski do krojenia z tworzywa sztucznego z materiałem roślinnym z Chin// plastic cutting boards with plant material from China
2023.8787 2023-12-20 PolandFood Contact MaterialsPrzekroczenie migracji globalnej w 95% alkoholu etylowym W TACACH Z MELAMINY // Exceeding global migration in 95% ethyl alcohol in melamine trays from China migration total
2023.8761 2023-12-19 GermanyFood Contact MaterialsMigration of primary aromatic amines from spatulas from China primary aromatic amines
2023.8472 2023-12-08 NetherlandsPoultry Meat and Poultry Meat ProductsChlorate in poultry meat products from China chlorate
2023.8388 2023-12-06 PolandFood Contact MaterialsOverall migration from polypropylene boxes and botles from China migration overall
2023.8379 2023-12-06 LatviaFood Additives and FlavouringsNon-aproved food addietive ε –Polylysine from China
2023.8263 2023-11-30 NetherlandsPoultry Meat and Poultry Meat ProductsChlorate in poultry meat products from China. chlorate
2023.8211 2023-11-28 FranceHerbs and SpicesAcetamiprid and chlorpyrifos in green tea from China acetamipridchlorpyrifos
2023.8152 2023-11-24 NetherlandsPoultry Meat and Poultry Meat ProductsChlorate in poultry meat products from China. chlorate
2023.8151 2023-11-24 NetherlandsPoultry Meat and Poultry Meat ProductsChlorate in poultry meat products from China. chlorate
2023.8150 2023-11-24 NetherlandsPoultry Meat and Poultry Meat ProductsChlorate in poultry meat products from China. chlorate
2023.8149 2023-11-24 NetherlandsPoultry Meat and Poultry Meat ProductsChlorate in poultry meat products from China. chlorate
2023.8148 2023-11-24 NetherlandsPoultry Meat and Poultry Meat ProductsChlorate in poultry meat products from China. chlorate
2023.8146 2023-11-24 NetherlandsPoultry Meat and Poultry Meat ProductsChlorate in poultry meat products from China. chlorate
2023.8144 2023-11-24 NetherlandsPoultry Meat and Poultry Meat ProductsChlorate in poultry meat products from China. chlorate
2023.8132 2023-11-24 MaltaFood Contact MaterialsUnauthorised use of wheat in plastic coffee cups from China
2023.8075 2023-11-22 NetherlandsPoultry Meat and Poultry Meat ProductsChlorate in poultry meat product from China chlorate
2023.8073 2023-11-22 NetherlandsPoultry Meat and Poultry Meat ProductsChlorate in poultry meat product from China chlorate
2023.8017 2023-11-20 IrelandFood Contact MaterialsBorder rejection of consignment of food contact material containing wheat straw and polypropylene
2023.7968 2023-11-17 NetherlandsPoultry Meat and Poultry Meat ProductsChorate in poultry meat product from China chlorate
2023.7967 2023-11-17 NetherlandsPoultry Meat and Poultry Meat ProductsChlorate in poultry meat from China chlorate
2023.7934 2023-11-16 NetherlandsPoultry Meat and Poultry Meat ProductsChlorate in poultry meat products from China. chlorate
2023.7916 2023-11-16 SpainConfectioneryHuevo procedente de un establecimiento no autorizado en productos de confitería de China. Egg from an unauthorised establishment in confectionery products from China.
2023.7898 2023-11-15 PortugalFruits and VegetablesPresença do residuo de pesticida Fluxapiroxade acima do LMR fluxapyroxad
2023.7685 2023-11-08 SloveniaFood Contact MaterialsInadequate analysis report accompanying consignment of melamine kitchenware from China
2023.7681 2023-11-08 NetherlandsPoultry Meat and Poultry Meat ProductsChlorate in chicken meat product from China chlorate
2023.7680 2023-11-08 FranceCocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and TeaDimethomorph in oolong tea from China dimethomorph
2023.7678 2023-11-08 NetherlandsPoultry Meat and Poultry Meat ProductsChlorate in chicken meat product from China chlorate
2023.7677 2023-11-08 NetherlandsPoultry Meat and Poultry Meat ProductsChlorate in chicken meat product from China chlorate
2023.7676 2023-11-08 NetherlandsPoultry Meat and Poultry Meat ProductsChlorate in frozen cooked chicken strips product from China chlorate
2023.7675 2023-11-08 NetherlandsPoultry Meat and Poultry Meat ProductsChlorate in chicken meat product from China chlorate
2023.7674 2023-11-08 NetherlandsPoultry Meat and Poultry Meat ProductsChlorate in chicken meat product from China chlorate
2023.7673 2023-11-08 NetherlandsPoultry Meat and Poultry Meat ProductsChlorate in chicken meat product from China chlorate
2023.7606 2023-11-07 CyprusFruits and VegetablesResidues of the unauthorized pesticide Thiametoxam in IQF Diced Onions from China thiamethoxam
2023.7544 2023-11-03 GermanyCocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and TeaDinotefuran and tolfenpyrad in tea from China dinotefurantolfenpyrad
2023.7474 2023-11-02 CyprusFood Contact MaterialsMelamine products from China declared as "ceramic plates"
2023.7412 2023-10-30 FranceHerbs and SpicesTolfenpyrad in white tea from China tolfenpyrad
2023.7266 2023-10-25 ItalyNon-Alcoholic BeveragesBevande contenenti proteine del latte non dichiarate in etichetta / Beverages containing undeclared milk proteins on the label lactoproteinmilk ingredient
2023.7147 2023-10-20 CyprusCocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and TeaRESIDUES OF UNAUTHORISED PESTICIDE AND AUTHORISED PESTICIDE ABOVE THE MRL IN JASMINE GREEN TEA FLAVOR FROM CHINA chlorpyrifoslambda-cyhalothrin
2023.7119 2023-10-19 SpainCocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and TeaPresencia de hongos (Trametes versicolor) sin historial de consumo en la UE en café procedentes de China. Presence of fungi without history of consumption in EU coffee from China.
2023.6924 2023-10-12 ItalyFruits and Vegetablesprodotti contenenti bambù della specie Bambusa vulgaris, novel food/novel food cooked bamboo shoots (Bambusa vulgaris) from China
2023.6893 2023-10-11 BelgiumCocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and TeaPesticides residues in tea from China matrine
2023.6881 2023-10-10 PortugalEggs and Egg ProductsCopper over MRL in eggs copper
2023.6833 2023-10-09 IrelandFood Contact MaterialsBorder rejection notification of Coffee Cups due to unauthorised substances (Natural Rice Husk Fibre and BPA -free Polypropylene)
2023.6659 2023-10-02 FranceFood Contact MaterialsSets of polyamide kitchen tools from China primary aromatic amines
2023.6647 2023-10-02 FranceFood Contact MaterialsPolyamide kitchen tools from China primary aromatic amines
2023.6637 2023-10-02 FranceFood Contact MaterialsMelamine noodle spoons from China formaldehyde
2023.6619 2023-09-29 PortugalCocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and Teaunauthorised substance anthraquinone in green tea from China, dispatched from Hong Kong
2023.6598 2023-09-29 SwedenCocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and TeaPesticides in organic tea from China - matrine matrine
2023.6581 2023-09-29 CyprusConfectioneryUNAUTHORISED ADDITIVES IN VARIABLE FOOD PRODUCTS FROM CHINA E 200 - sorbic acidE 950 - Acesulfame Kcolour E 123 - amaranthcolour E 124 - Ponceau 4R / cochineal red A
2023.6569 2023-09-28 ItalyNon-Alcoholic Beveragesbevanda succo di cocco/undeclared allergens (casein, lactoglobulin and lactose) of coconut non-alcoholic beverages from China lactoproteinlactosemilk ingredient
2023.6381 2023-09-20 ItalyFruits and VegetablesNovel food bamboo shoots (Bambusa vulgaris) imported from China
2023.6379 2023-09-20 ItalyFruits and Vegetablesnovel food non autorizzato (Germogli di Bambusa vulgaris ) dalla Cina///unauthorized novel food (Bambusa vulgaris shoots) from China
2023.6371 2023-09-20 FinlandCereals and Bakery ProductsUnauthorised additive (titanium dioxide E171) in moon cake pastries from China. colour E 171 - titanium dioxide
2023.6319 2023-09-18 FinlandFood Contact MaterialsMigration of primary aromatic amines (PAA) in kitchen spatulas from China primary aromatic amines
2023.6316 2023-09-18 CroatiaFood Contact MaterialsMigration of Isothiazolinone in paper straws benzisothiazolinone (BIT)
2023.6314 2023-09-18 CroatiaFood Contact MaterialsDecor color migration from paper cakes cup organoleptic characteristics altered
2023.6248 2023-09-14 IrelandFood Contact MaterialsBorder rejection of plastic cutlery due to containing the unauthorised substance wheat straw
2023.6130 2023-09-08 NetherlandsEggs and Egg ProductsCopper in preserved duck eggs copper
2023.6106 2023-09-07 PortugalSoups, Broths, Sauces and CondimentsRejeição por presença de novos alimentos
2023.5953 2023-09-01 ItalyFruits and VegetablesNOVEL FOOD TRAMETES VERSICOLOR
2023.5929 2023-09-01 GreeceCereals and Bakery ProductsRice crackers from China with absence of original certificate
2023.5919 2023-08-31 NetherlandsFood Contact MaterialsMigration of primary aromatic amines from polyamide kitchenware from China primary aromatic amines
2023.5882 2023-08-30 ItalyHerbs and SpicesNOVEL FOOD - Angelica sinensis origin China imported in Italy from Hong Kong
2023.5875 2023-08-30 ItalyHerbs and SpicesImportazione di NOVEL FOOD - Codonopsis pilosula
2023.5849 2023-08-29 ItalyNon-Alcoholic Beveragesbevande contenenti latte non dichiarato/undeclared allergen (milk ) on the label of coconut non-alcoholic beverages from China lactoproteinmilk ingredient
2023.5735 2023-08-24 SpainCephalopods and Products ThereofRotura de la cadena de frío en potón (Dosidicus gigas), de China. Poor temperature control in JUMBO SQUID (Dosidicus gigas) from China
2023.5682 2023-08-22 SpainFood Contact MaterialsPresencia de formaldehido por encima del límite legal en materiales en contacto con los alimentos de china. Presence of formaldehyde above the legal limit in food contact materials from China. formaldehyde
2023.5640 2023-08-21 ItalyFood Contact MaterialsAlteration of PTFE coating during global migration test in oven dishes from China unfit for use as food contact material
2023.5629 2023-08-21 BelgiumHerbs and Spicespyrrolizidine alkaloids in herbal infusion originating from China pyrrolizidine alkaloids
2023.5441 2023-08-10 SpainCompound Feedspresence of unauthorized additives in complementary feed for cats
2023.5307 2023-08-04 SpainFood Contact MaterialsNiveles superiores al LMR de formaldehidos en Materiales en contacto con los alimentos de China -- migration of formaldehyde from plastic tableware from China formaldehyde
2023.5303 2023-08-04 SpainFood Contact MaterialsEstabilidad insuficiente por migración de melamina en palillos de sushi para niños procedentes de China. Insufficient stability due to melamine migration in children's sushi helpers from China.
2023.5204 2023-08-01 PortugalFruits and VegetablesResiduos pesticidas
2023.5186 2023-08-01 IrelandConfectioneryBorder rejection of a consignment of confectionery due to the presence of titanium dioxide
2023.5106 2023-07-27 FranceFood Contact MaterialsPolyamide spatulas from China primary aromatic amines
2023.5046 2023-07-26 GermanyEggs and Egg ProductsCopper in fermented duck eggs from China copper
2023.4801 2023-07-17 FranceFood Contact MaterialsPolyamide kitchen tools from China primary aromatic amines
2023.4742 2023-07-13 ItalyNuts, Nut Products and SeedsHigh content of aflatoxins in peanuts from China Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
2023.4736 2023-07-13 FranceCocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and TeaLambda-cyhalothrine in green tea from China lambda-cyhalothrin
2023.4666 2023-07-11 ItalyFood Additives and Flavouringsimproper health certificate(s) and certified analytical report for xanthan gum from China
2023.4663 2023-07-11 ItalyConfectioneryunauthorized novel food (castanea mollissima) in chestnut jam and from China
2023.4567 2023-07-07 IrelandFood Contact MaterialsBorder Rejection of Non-compliant Bamboo Fibre and Plastic Cups due to Unauthorised Bamboo Fibre from China
2023.4520 2023-07-05 IrelandFood Contact MaterialsFormaldehyde Migration From Melamine Plastic Tumblers formaldehyde
2023.4457 2023-07-03 NetherlandsFish and Fish ProductsCadmium in fish (cephalopods). cadmium
2023.4444 2023-07-03 IrelandSoups, Broths, Sauces and CondimentsBorder Rejection of Red Bean Paste from China due to Unsatisfactory Lab Results with Non-Compliant Labelling of Nutrients
2023.4410 2023-06-30 IrelandCocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and TeaBiphenyl (0.11 mg/kg) in Tea from China biphenyl
2023.4265 2023-06-26 IrelandFood Contact MaterialsBorder Rejection due to Unauthorised use of Wheat Straw in a Consignment of Wheat Cutlery from China
2023.4208 2023-06-22 FinlandFood Contact Materials Poor stability of the material in children´s melamine plate and cup from China via UK. formaldehydemelamine
2023.4207 2023-06-22 IrelandFood Contact MaterialsMigration of Primary Aromatic Amines (PAAs) in a Set of Stainless Steel Kitchen Utensils primary aromatic amines
2023.4085 2023-06-17 CroatiaFood Contact Materialsmigration of unauthorized dyes in paper straws - chemical hazard
2023.4055 2023-06-16 ItalyFood Contact MaterialsPaper plates from China unfit for use as food contact material (migration of gypsum)
2023.4016 2023-06-15 GermanyPoultry Meat and Poultry Meat ProductsFalsification of a veterinary certificate for frozen roasted boneless duck from China
2023.3938 2023-06-12 IrelandFood Contact MaterialsBorder Rejection of a Bamboo and Corn Fibre in a Melamine Cup Imported From China, via USA
2023.3818 2023-06-08 GreeceCereals and Bakery ProductsRICE FROM CHINA WITH ABSENCE OF ORIGINAL CERTIFCATES
2023.3647 2023-05-31 PolandFood Contact MaterialsMigration of acrylonitrile (0,05 mg/kg) and overall migration (75,6 mg/dm2) from bottle with filter originating from China
2023.3573 2023-05-29 CyprusDietetic Foods, Food Supplements and Fortified FoodsUndeclared allergen (milk protein) in various food supplements from China milk ingredient
2023.3485 2023-05-25 ItalyFruits and Vegetablesnnon-compliant labeling, unauthorized additives in various foods from China
2023.3218 2023-05-15 IrelandFood Contact MaterialsMelamine in a consignment of bamboo burger boxes
2023.3001 2023-05-08 CyprusFood Contact MaterialsAbsence of declaration of compliance and migration test of ceramic mugs from China via UK
2023.2858 2023-05-02 PolandNuts, Nut Products and SeedsAflatoksyny (B1 = próbka A - 80,06 ± 16,01; próbka B - 75,88 ± 15,18 ppb / ∑ = próbka A - 93,35 ± 18,67; próbka B - 86,99 ± 17,40 ppb) w orzeszkach ziemnych z Chin// Aflatoxins in peanuts from China Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
2023.2737 2023-04-25 FinlandFruits and VegetablesUnauthorised pesticide residue (chlorfenapyr) in dried chopped chili from China. chlorfenapyr
2023.2600 2023-04-18 BelgiumFood Contact MaterialsMigration of primary aromatic amines from kitchenware from China primary aromatic amines
2023.2439 2023-04-11 SpainOther Food Product / MixedNuevo alimento no autorizado (Hemerocallis citrina) de China // Unauthorised novel food (Hemerocallis citrina) from China
2023.2314 2023-04-05 FranceHerbs and SpicesDinotefuran in green tea from China dinotefuran
2023.2280 2023-04-04 SpainPet FoodAuthorised feed additive over the maximun level in ornamental fish feed
2023.2276 2023-04-03 SloveniaHerbs and SpicesSallmonela spp in paprika powder from China Salmonella spp.
2023.1733 2023-03-13 FranceNuts, Nut Products and SeedsAflatoxins in groundnuts from China aflatoxin total
2023.1586 2023-03-07 ItalyOther Food Product / MixedColor Additives E110 and E102: absence of mandatory indications on the label in mango flavored syrup
2023.1585 2023-03-07 ItalyOther Food Product / MixedUnhautorized additives E 407 , E 415 in Jelly Flavored Power-
2023.1582 2023-03-07 ItalyCocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and TeaUnauthorised additive E466 in cocoa flavoured powder from China
2023.1577 2023-03-07 ItalyConfectioneryMarmellate – Errata denominazione di vendita e condizioni d’uso degli additivi non conformi al Reg.1333/2008 “Marmellate” - Incorrect sales denomination and conditions of use of additives not compliant with Reg.1333/2008
2023.1459 2023-03-01 SpainFood Contact MaterialsAnálisis migración no satisfactorio en vajilla de melamina procedente de China // Unsatisfactory migration analysis on melamine tableware from China formaldehyde
2023.1390 2023-02-27 SpainFood Contact MaterialsAmina aromática primaria por encima del LMR en vajilla de poliamida procedente de China // Primary aromatic amine above the MRL in polyamide tableware from China primary aromatic amines
2023.1314 2023-02-23 FinlandConfectioneryUnauthorised use of colour E 171 - titanium dioxide in candies from China colour E 171 - titanium dioxide
2023.1095 2023-02-15 SpainFood Contact MaterialsMigración de aminas aromáticas primarias por encima del límte en MECA de polyamide de China // Migration above limit Migration of primary aromatic amines over the limit in Chinese poliamide FCMs primary aromatic amines
2023.0992 2023-02-10 GermanyFeed AdditivesUnauthorised substance ethylene oxide in xanthan gum from China ethylene oxide
2023.0964 2023-02-09 SpainNuts, Nut Products and SeedsAflatoxinas por encima del LMR en cacahuetes de China // Aflatoxins above MRL in peanuts from China Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
2023.0917 2023-02-07 IrelandFood Contact Materialsmigration of formaldehyde from plastic mugs formaldehyde
2023.0656 2023-01-27 FinlandCocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and TeaUnauthorised pesticide residues Dinotefuran and Tolfenpyrad in Green tea from China dinotefurantolfenpyrad
2023.0605 2023-01-25 PortugalFood Contact MaterialsFCM (Plastic) bottle misrepresentation from China
2023.0522 2023-01-23 FinlandFood Contact MaterialsMigration of formaldehyde and melamine from spoons from China formaldehydemelamine
2023.0336 2023-01-16 LatviaCocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and Teaunauthorised substance tolfenpyrad (0.057 mg/kg - ppm) in instant black tea extract powder from China tolfenpyrad
2023.0220 2023-01-11 ItalyFruits and VegetablesALGHE KOMBU DISIDRATATE iodine
2023.0131 2023-01-06 LatviaConfectioneryUnauthorized use of additives in confectionery from China
2023.0130 2023-01-06 LatviaConfectioneryUnauthorized use of additives in confectionery from China
2023.0047 2023-01-03 PolandCocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and Teaanthraquinone (0,051±0,026 mg/kg), sum of folpet and phtalimide expressed as folpet (0,31±0,16 mg/kg) in green tea from China anthraquinonefolpet
2023.0014 2023-01-02 SpainOther Food Product / MixedNuevo alimento no autorizado (extracto de Actinidia glaucophylla) de China // Non-authorised novel food (Actinidia glaucophylla extract) from China