India — 2020

India received 84 notifications in 2020, most of them in Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds.

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Key figures

What happened to rejected consignments in 2020: Held, final fate not recorded: 36%; Re-dispatched: 20%; Destroyed: 17%; Not stated: 14%; Treated, sorted or diverted: 13%. Source: RASFF Window notification records.

By category

Category	Notifications
Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds	39
Herbs and Spices	18
Feed Materials	6
Cereals and Bakery Products	5
Fruits and Vegetables	5
Crustaceans and Products Thereof	4
Fish and Fish Products	2
Cephalopods and Products Thereof	1
Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and Tea	1
Food Additives and Flavourings	1
Other Food Product / Mixed	1
Prepared Dishes and Snacks	1
Total	84

Notifications in 2020

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2020.5818 2020-12-17 unauthorized substance ethylene oxide in sesame seeds from IndiaNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Spain. Result 1 (limit SUSTANCIA NO AUTORIZADA null). ethylene oxide
2020.5630 2020-12-09 ChilliesHerbs and Spices. Notified by Italy. Re-dispatched. Aflatoxin B1
2020.5473 2020-12-02 unauthorised substance ethylene oxide in hulled sesame seeds from IndiaCereals and Bakery Products. Notified by Sweden. Result 3.0 (limit 0.05 mg/kg - ppm). ethylene oxide
2020.5372 2020-11-27 Aflatoxin in chilli powder from IndiaHerbs and Spices. Notified by United Kingdom. Re-dispatched. Result 9.5 +/- 3.8 (limit 5 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1
2020.5371 2020-11-27 aflatoxins in basmati rice from IndiaCereals and Bakery Products. Notified by Netherlands. Result 24 (limit 2 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
2020.5358 2020-11-26 Unsatisfactory result for Ethylene Oxide in Sesame Seeds from IndiaNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by United Kingdom. Result >5.0 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). ethylene oxide
2020.5238 2020-11-24 Superación del límite máximo de aflatoxinas // aflatoxins in chilli powder from IndiaHerbs and Spices. Notified by Spain. Destroyed. Result o El lote PLC/6429 presenta 18,8 ± 6,0 µk/kg para aflatoxina B1, y 19,5 ± 6,3 µk/kg para … Aflatoxins B1
2020.5112 2020-11-19 ethylene oxide in sesamum seedsCereals and Bakery Products. Notified by Sweden. Result 0.43 (limit 0,05 mg/kg - ppm). ethylene oxide
2020.4902 2020-11-10 Indian Chilli Powder - AflatoxinsHerbs and Spices. Notified by United Kingdom. Destroyed. Result B1- 12.6 +/- 5.0 (limit B1 - 5.0 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxins B1
2020.4901 2020-11-10 unauthorised substance ethylene oxide in sesame seeds from IndiaNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Slovenia. Result > 5 (limit 0,05 mg/kg - ppm). ethylene oxide
2020.4475 2020-10-22 Aflatoxins in Indian groundnut kernelsNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Treated, sorted or diverted. Result 17 (limit 2 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
2020.4261 2020-10-13 Aflatoxin B1 in Indian peanutsNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Result 4.3 (limit 2 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1
2020.4219 2020-10-12 Whole Dried Chillies - aflatoxins (Aflatoxin B1) originating from India.Herbs and Spices. Notified by United Kingdom. Destroyed. Result 27.5 ± 11.0 (limit 5 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1Aflatoxins B1
2020.4150 2020-10-08 Absence of Official certificate for chilli peppers from IndiaHerbs and Spices. Notified by Slovenia.
2020.4079 2020-10-05 Aflatoxins in Indian groundnutsNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Result 11 (limit 2 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
2020.3895 2020-09-24 Salmonella in hulled sesame seeds from IndiaNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Treated, sorted or diverted. Result present (limit no presence /25g). Salmonella
2020.3877 2020-09-23 Sesame seeds - no identification codeNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Poland. Re-dispatched. missing identification code
2020.3872 2020-09-23 sesame seeds - the presence of Salmonella bacteriaNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Poland. Re-dispatched. Salmonella spp
2020.3852 2020-09-21 Frozen Red Chilli Puree Tablet (Batch B1200701) - Failed for excess pesticidesFruits and Vegetables. Notified by United Kingdom. Result 0.04 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). acephatemethamidophosmonocrotophospropargite+1 more
2020.3680 2020-09-09 absence of health certificate and of certified analytical report for peanut candies from IndiaNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by United Kingdom. Destroyed.
2020.3453 2020-08-27 aflatoxin in groundnutsNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Result 5.6 (limit 2 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1
2020.3424 2020-08-26 salmonella in sesame seedsNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Result Present (limit Absent /25g). Salmonella spp.
2020.3411 2020-08-26 aflatoxins in peanuts with shell from IndiaNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Spain. Treated, sorted or diverted. Result 3.1 (limit 2 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1
2020.3260 2020-08-13 Salmonella in organic seasam seeds from IndiaNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Slovenia. Result presence (limit no detection /25g). Salmonella
2020.3225 2020-08-11 salmonella in sesame seeds from IndiaNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Italy. Result presence (limit assenza null). Salmonella
2020.3224 2020-08-11 prohibited substance nitrofuran (metabolite) furazolidone (AOZ) in frozen shrimps from IndiaCrustaceans and Products Thereof. Notified by Netherlands. Result 4.7 microgram/kg (wett. nrom 1 microgram/kg) Niet conform.. nitrofuran (metabolite) furazolidone (AOZ)
2020.3201 2020-08-07 Aflatoxins in candies with peanuts from IndiaCocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and Tea. Notified by Poland. Re-dispatched. Result B1: 3.57 (limit 1,06 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxins B1
2020.3090 2020-07-30 Salmonella in organic sesam seeds from IndiaNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Slovenia. Result present (limit 0 /25g). Salmonella
2020.3060 2020-07-28 Curry LeavesHerbs and Spices. Notified by United Kingdom. Reached the market. Result Unsatisfactory (limit Various see lab report null). pesticide residues
2020.3056 2020-07-28 Border rejection Temperature above 13 degrees in Fish (various species) from IndiaFish and Fish Products. Notified by United Kingdom. Destroyed.
2020.2865 2020-07-14 Salmonella in sesame seedsNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Result Present (limit Absent /25g). Salmonella spp.
2020.2789 2020-07-09 Live insects in rice from indiaCereals and Bakery Products. Notified by Croatia. insects live
2020.2757 2020-07-07 Presence of Salmonella Hvittingfoss in hulled sesame seeds from India Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Greece. Re-dispatched. Result presence in one out of five units (limit Absence /25g). Salmonella spp.
2020.2743 2020-07-06 Rejection of Indian Groundnuts for BirdfeedFeed Materials. Notified by United Kingdom. Treated, sorted or diverted. Result 25.4 ± 3.9 (limit 20 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxins B1
2020.2706 2020-07-02 Aflatoxin B1 in Chilli Powder originating from India.Other Food Product / Mixed. Notified by United Kingdom. Destroyed. Result Aflatoxin B1 [IAC-LC-FLD] : 9.0 ± 3.6 μg/kg (limit 5 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxins B1
2020.2474 2020-06-17 Crustaceans and Products Thereof. Notified by Belgium. Result 4125-20-0029 AOZ>VR (limit 1 µg/kg - ppb). nitrofuran (metabolite) furazolidone (AOZ)
2020.2430 2020-06-12 Excessive PesticidesFruits and Vegetables. Notified by United Kingdom. Destroyed. Result 0.05 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). chlorothalonilfipronil
2020.2281 2020-06-03 Dried Whole ChilliFruits and Vegetables. Notified by United Kingdom. Result B1 9.9 (limit B1 5 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1
2020.2273 2020-06-03 Aflatoxin B1 in Indian groundnutsFeed Materials. Notified by Netherlands. Treated, sorted or diverted. Result 89 (limit 20 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1
2020.2260 2020-06-02 Ochratoxin-A in Indian crushed chilliesHerbs and Spices. Notified by Netherlands. Result 47 (limit 20 µg/kg - ppb). ochratoxin A
2020.2251 2020-05-29 Feed NutsFeed Materials. Notified by United Kingdom. Treated, sorted or diverted. Result Aflatoxin B1 123 ± 18.7 (limit 20 B1 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1
2020.2216 2020-05-28 Aflatoxin in PeanutsNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Result 7.3 (limit 2 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
2020.2051 2020-05-15 Aflatoxin B1 in Indian peanutsNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Treated, sorted or diverted. Result 6,0 (limit 2 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1
2020.2042 2020-05-14 Salmonella in Indian sesameseedNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Result present (limit no presence /25g). Salmonella
2020.1999 2020-05-12 Sella Rice with the pesticide residues Thiamethoxam and Tricyclazole above the MRLsCereals and Bakery Products. Notified by United Kingdom. Result Thiamethoxam 0.06 and Tricyclazole 0.10 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). pesticide residues
2020.1911 2020-05-07 Aflatoxin in PeanutsNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Result 29 and 37 (limit 2 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
2020.1827 2020-04-30 Aflatoxins in Indian peanutsNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Treated, sorted or diverted. Result 25 and 110 (limit 2 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
2020.1825 2020-04-30 Aflatoxin B1 in shelled groundnut kernels from IndiaNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Treated, sorted or diverted. Result 6,5 and 4,3 (limit 2 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1
2020.1813 2020-04-29 food additives - guar gum powderFood Additives and Flavourings. Notified by Poland. Re-dispatched. health certificate(s) improper
2020.1805 2020-04-29 Rejection of Dried Whole Red Chillies for Excess Aflatoxin B1 ContaminationHerbs and Spices. Notified by United Kingdom. Re-dispatched. Result 11.3 ± 4.5 μg/kg (limit 5 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1
2020.1794 2020-04-28 Aflatoxins in groundnut kernels from IndiaNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Result 38 (limit 2 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
2020.1758 2020-04-24 novel food (semi di ninfea)Prepared Dishes and Snacks. Notified by Italy.
2020.1699 2020-04-21 Nitrofurans in aquaculture shrimps from IndiaCrustaceans and Products Thereof. Notified by France. Destroyed. Result 1,26 µg/kg (limit 1 µg/kg - ppb). nitrofuran (metabolite) furazolidone (AOZ)
2020.1691 2020-04-20 Non compliant documentation in the frame of a safeguard measureFruits and Vegetables. Notified by France.
2020.1624 2020-04-14 Aflatoxins in Indian groundnutsNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Treated, sorted or diverted. Result 27 (limit 2 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
2020.1445 2020-03-30 Furazolidon in frozen shrimps from IndiaCrustaceans and Products Thereof. Notified by Netherlands. Re-dispatched. Result 4.8 (limit 1.0 μg/kg null). nitrofuran (metabolite) furazolidone (AOZ)
2020.1442 2020-03-30 sesame seed in which the presence of the bacterium Salmonella sppNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Poland. Re-dispatched. Salmonella spp.
2020.0698 2020-03-27 Salmonella in sesame seedsNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Romania. Re-dispatched. Result 2 off 5(BA20575) (limit ABSENCE null). Salmonella
2020.1323 2020-03-23 absence of obligatory documentationHerbs and Spices. Notified by Slovenia. Destroyed.
2020.1287 2020-03-20 Aflatoxin B1 in Indian peanutsNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Result 81 (limit 20 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1
2020.1247 2020-03-18 aflatoxins in groundnut kernelsFeed Materials. Notified by United Kingdom. Re-dispatched. Result 64.8 ± 9.9 μg/kg (limit 20 μg/kg null). Aflatoxin B1
2020.1197 2020-03-13 Aflatoxin in PeanutsNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Result 6.6 (limit 2 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1
2020.1196 2020-03-13 Aflatoxins in Indian groundnutsNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Result 44 (limit 2 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
2020.1171 2020-03-12 Aflatoxin B1 in chili powder from IndiaHerbs and Spices. Notified by Slovenia. Re-dispatched. Result 9,2 (limit 5,0 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1
2020.1158 2020-03-11 cadmium in frozen whole cleaned cuttlefish from IndiaCephalopods and Products Thereof. Notified by Cyprus. Result 1,3 (limit 1 mg/kg - ppm). cadmium
2020.1136 2020-03-10 Aflatoxins in groundnut kernels from IndiaNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Result 14 and 32 (limit 2 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
2020.1134 2020-03-10 Aflatoxin in groundnuts kernels from IndiaNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Result 19 (limit 2 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
2020.1123 2020-03-09 Attempt to illegaly import chilli from IndiaFruits and Vegetables. Notified by United Kingdom. Destroyed.
2020.1101 2020-03-09 Aflatoxins in Indian peanutsNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Result 17 and 49 (limit 2 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
2020.1056 2020-03-04 Salmonella Typhimurium & Newport in dog chews from IndiaFeed Materials. Notified by Germany. Result in der Probe Nr.3 S.Typhimurium und in der Probe Nr.4 S. Newport nachgewiesen (limit kein… Salmonella
2020.1045 2020-03-04 detection of salmonella spp Herbs and Spices. Notified by Spain. Treated, sorted or diverted. Result PRESENCIA (limit ABSENCE /25g). Salmonella
2020.1021 2020-03-03 Aflatoxins in dried red chillies from IndiaHerbs and Spices. Notified by United Kingdom. Re-dispatched. Result 13.7 ± 5.5 μg/kg (limit 5 μg/kg null). Aflatoxin B1
2020.0814 2020-02-18 Salmonella in chili powder from IndiaHerbs and Spices. Notified by Spain. Result Detectada en 25 gramos en n=1 (limit Ausencia en 25 gramos en n=5 /25g). Salmonella
2020.0800 2020-02-18 Salmonella in organic soya bean cakeFeed Materials. Notified by Finland. Result detected (limit none /25g). SalmonellaSalmonella Tennessee
2020.0791 2020-02-17 SALMONELLA IN SESAME SEEDSNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Cyprus. Result Present (limit Absence /25g). Salmonella
2020.0665 2020-02-11 Absence of health certificate in chilli powder from IndiaHerbs and Spices. Notified by United Kingdom. Destroyed.
2020.0664 2020-02-11 deteriorated, unfir for human consumptionFish and Fish Products. Notified by United Kingdom.
2020.0649 2020-02-10 Aflatoxins in chillies from India Herbs and Spices. Notified by Italy. Re-dispatched. Aflatoxin B1
2020.0647 2020-02-10 absence of certified analytical reportHerbs and Spices. Notified by United Kingdom. Destroyed.
2020.0614 2020-02-07 Certified analytical report missingNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by United Kingdom. Destroyed.
2020.0594 2020-02-06 missing analatical report for chilli powder from IndiaHerbs and Spices. Notified by United Kingdom. Destroyed.
2020.0572 2020-02-05 Aflatoxin in Peanuts from IndiaNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Result 11 (limit 2 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
2020.0454 2020-01-29 presence of Salmonella spp.Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Greece. Re-dispatched. Result Salmonella enterica (limit Absence /25g). Salmonella
2020.0374 2020-01-24 presence of Salmonella Kisil in sesame seeds from IndiaNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Greece. Re-dispatched. Result Salmonella kisil (limit Absence /25g). Salmonella spp.