India — 2026
India received 102 notifications in 2026, most of them in Herbs and Spices.
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Key figures
- What happened to rejected consignments in 2026
- Destroyed: 29%; Re-dispatched or destroyed: 26%; Held, final fate not recorded: 23%; Re-dispatched: 15%; Treated, sorted or diverted: 4%; Not stated: 3%. Source: RASFF Window notification records.
By category
| Category | Notifications |
|---|---|
| Herbs and Spices | 24 |
| Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds | 23 |
| Fruits and Vegetables | 15 |
| Cereals and Bakery Products | 10 |
| Other Food Product / Mixed | 9 |
| Dietetic Foods, Food Supplements and Fortified Foods | 8 |
| Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and Tea | 4 |
| Crustaceans and Products Thereof | 4 |
| Cephalopods and Products Thereof | 1 |
| Fish and Fish Products | 1 |
| Food Additives and Flavourings | 1 |
| Food Contact Materials | 1 |
| Soups, Broths, Sauces and Condiments | 1 |
| Total | 102 |
Notifications in 2026
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- 2026.9024 Absence of official controls and CHED-D for dried ginger from IndiaHerbs and Spices. Notified by Croatia. Re-dispatched.
- 2026.8990 Border rejection notification on nitrofuran metabolites in shrimps from India. Fish and Fish Products. Notified by Denmark. Re-dispatched. Result 0,96. nitrofuran (metabolite) furazolidone (AOZ)
- 2026.8888 Salmonella spp. in sesame seeds from IndiaNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Greece. Re-dispatched. Result presence (limit ABSENCE /25g). Salmonella spp
- 2026.8766 Unauthorised novel food betel nut in pan masala from IndiaHerbs and Spices. Notified by Ireland. Destroyed.
- 2026.8710 Exceeded MRL pesticides residue in sessam seeds from IndiaNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Romania. Result 0.76 (limit 0.02 mg/kg - ppm). bifenthrinchlorpyrifosmethoxyfenozide
- 2026.8681 Dried fenugreek leaves in spice mix from India // Hojas secas de fenogreco en mezclas de especias de IndiaHerbs and Spices. Notified by Spain. Re-dispatched or destroyed.
- 2026.8679 Presence of E-160b above the MRL in Jalebi Mix from India // Presencia de aditivo E-160b por encima del LMR en Jalebi Mix de IndiaOther Food Product / Mixed. Notified by Spain. Re-dispatched or destroyed.
- 2026.8549 Salmonella in betel leaves from IndiaFruits and Vegetables. Notified by France. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result Detected (limit Not detected /25g). Salmonella
- 2026.8547 Thiametoxam and Tricyclazole in rice from IndiaCereals and Bakery Products. Notified by France. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 0.15±0.075 (limit 0,01 mg/kg - ppm). thiamethoxamtricyclazole
- 2026.8422 Multiple Pesticide residues in Kabsa Masala imported from IndiaHerbs and Spices. Notified by Malta. Destroyed. Result 0.075 ± 0.015 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). acetamipridcarbendazimchlorprophamchlorpyrifos+8 more
- 2026.8385 Clorpirifós en mezcla de especias de India // Chlorpyrifos in spice mix from IndiaHerbs and Spices. Notified by Spain. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 0,05 (limit 0,01 mg/kg - ppm). chlorpyrifos
- 2026.8297 Wykrycie obecności Salmonella spp w ziarnie sezamu czarnego z Indii // almonella spp. in black sesame seeds from IndiaNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Poland. Salmonella
- 2026.8210 Ethylene oxide in cumin seeds from India // Óxido de etileno en semillas de comino de IndiaNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Spain. Result 0.26 (limit 0.1 mg/kg - ppm). ethylene oxide
- 2026.8182 Unauthorised novel food ingredient; Calcium di saccharate from IndiaFood Additives and Flavourings. Notified by Slovenia. Destroyed.
- 2026.7709 Multiple pesticide residues in cumin from IndiaHerbs and Spices. Notified by France. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 0.18±0.09 (limit 0,01 mg/kg - ppm). Azoxystrobinacetamipridcarbendazimchlorpyrifos+7 more
- 2026.7678 Exceedance of aflatoxin B1 in HPS groundnuts from IndiaNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Treated, sorted or diverted. Result 180 (limit 20 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1
- 2026.7646 Composite products (potato chips) from INDIA without Private AtestationOther Food Product / Mixed. Notified by Portugal. Destroyed.
- 2026.7570 Exceedance of the maximum residue level (MRL) for the sum of ethylene oxide and 2-chloroethanol (expressed as ethylene oxide) in sesame seeds from India.Superamento del limite massimo di residuo (LMR) per la somma di ossido di etilene e 2-cloroetanolo (espresso come ossido di etilene) in SEMI DI SESAMO origine INDIANuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Italy. Result 0,16 (limit 0,05 mg/kg - ppm). ethylene oxide
- 2026.7490 Thiametoxam and Tricyclazole in rice from IndiaCereals and Bakery Products. Notified by France. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 0.036±0.018 (limit 0,01 mg/kg - ppm). thiamethoxamtricyclazole
- 2026.7270 Groundnuts India AflatoxinNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Treated, sorted or diverted. Result 11.0 (limit 2.0 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
- 2026.7191 Organoleptic deterioration in rice from IndiaCereals and Bakery Products. Notified by Poland. Destroyed. abnormal smell
- 2026.7187 Aflatoxins B1 in groundnuts from IndiaNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Treated, sorted or diverted. Result 5.9 (limit 2.0 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1
- 2026.7102 Clothianidin and Thiametoxam in cumin seeds from IndiaNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by France. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 0.11±0.055 (limit 0,050 mg/kg - ppm). clothianidinthiamethoxam
- 2026.7018 Presence of an unauthorised additive titanium dioxide (E171) in food supplements from IndiaDietetic Foods, Food Supplements and Fortified Foods. Notified by Slovenia.
- 2026.6991 Border rejection of sesame seeds from India due to missing official health certificateNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Ireland. Destroyed.
- 2026.6936 RESIDUES OF UNAUTHORISED PESTICIDE (HALOXYFOP) IN HULLED SESAME SEEDS FROM INDIANuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Cyprus. Result 0.059 +/- 0.030 (limit NOT APPROVED FOR USE IN THE EU mg/kg - ppm). haloxyfop
- 2026.6712 Banaba leaf extract (Lagerstroemia speciosa) - absence of original certificate, unauthorized novel foodDietetic Foods, Food Supplements and Fortified Foods. Notified by Croatia. Destroyed.
- 2026.6687 High levels of aflatoxin B1 and Sum of B1, B2, G1 in Rice from India Cereals and Bakery Products. Notified by Italy. Result Somma Aflatossine (B1, B2,G1,G2) : 6,1 μg/Kg (Incertezza estesa: ± 1,8 μg/kg) (limit 4… Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
- 2026.6623 Cuminseed Whole India Pesticide ResidueHerbs and Spices. Notified by Netherlands. Destroyed. Result 0.18 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). Azoxystrobinacetamipridcarbendazimchlorpyrifos+7 more
- 2026.6451 Increased levels of formaldehyde, organoleptic impairment, and increased overall migration in a melamine tray from IndiaFood Contact Materials. Notified by Croatia. Destroyed. Result 53.11 ± 2.66 (limit 15 mg/kg - ppm). formaldehydemigration overallorganoleptic characteristics unsuitable
- 2026.6445 Salmonella in betel leaves from IndiaOther Food Product / Mixed. Notified by France. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result Detected (limit Non detected /25g). Salmonella
- 2026.6386 Dinotefuran in green tea extract from IndiaCocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and Tea. Notified by Croatia. Destroyed. Result 0,32. dinotefuran
- 2026.6353 Rice India Pesticide ResidueCereals and Bakery Products. Notified by Netherlands. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 0.061 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). carbendazimtricyclazole
- 2026.6178 pałeczki Salmonelli oraz Tiametoksam w papryce chilli mielonej z Indii // Salmonella and thiamethoxam in ground chilli pepper from IndiaHerbs and Spices. Notified by Poland. Destroyed. Salmonellathiamethoxam
- 2026.5998 High results for pesticides for Bottle Gourd from IndiaFruits and Vegetables. Notified by Switzerland. Destroyed. Result 0.016 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). Imidaclopridethiamethoxam
- 2026.5981 Carbendazim and Chlorpyrifos ehtyl in sesame seeds from IndiaNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Italy. Result 2,1 +/- 1,1 mg/Kg (limit 0.1 mg/kg - ppm). carbendazimchlorpyrifos
- 2026.5951 Tricyclazole in basmati rice from IndiaCereals and Bakery Products. Notified by Netherlands. Result 0.031 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). tricyclazole
- 2026.5865 Semikarbazyd (SEM) w krewetkach mrożonych z Indii // Semicarbazide (SEM) in frozen prawns from India Crustaceans and Products Thereof. Notified by Poland. Destroyed. Result 0,84 (limit RPA=0,5 µg/kg - ppb). nitrofuran (metabolite) nitrofurazone (SEM)
- 2026.5799 Absence of Official certificate and Sampling and analytical protocol for food supplements from IndiaDietetic Foods, Food Supplements and Fortified Foods. Notified by Latvia. Re-dispatched.
- 2026.5772 Black pepper powder India Ethyleenoxide Herbs and Spices. Notified by Netherlands. Destroyed. Result 0.56 (limit 0.1 mg/kg - ppm). ethylene oxide
- 2026.5721 Sesame seed India SalmonellaNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Re-dispatched. Result Present in 25 grams (limit No presents of salmonella in 25 gr allowed null). Salmonella
- 2026.5711 Tricyclazole in rice from IndiaCereals and Bakery Products. Notified by Ireland. Result 0.028 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). tricyclazole
- 2026.5644 Residuos de plaguicidas en semillas de cardamomo procedentes de la India//Pesticide residues in cardamom seeds from IndiaHerbs and Spices. Notified by Spain. Destroyed. Result 0.14 (limit 0.05 mg/kg - ppm). Imidaclopridebifenthrinchlorpyrifosfipronil+3 more
- 2026.5478 Residuos de plaguicidas en semillas de comino procedentes de la India//Pesticide residues in cumin seeds from IndiaHerbs and Spices. Notified by Spain. Destroyed. Result 0.65 (limit 0.05 mg/kg - ppm). Azoxystrobinacetamipridcarbendazimclothianidin+7 more
- 2026.5355 Ethylene oxide in Boswellia serrata extracts from IndiaDietetic Foods, Food Supplements and Fortified Foods. Notified by Italy. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 0.40±0.2 (limit 0.1 mg/kg - ppm). ethylene oxide
- 2026.5297 Chlorpyrifos in Coriander (powder) from IndiaHerbs and Spices. Notified by Cyprus. Result 0.14±0.07 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). chlorpyrifos
- 2026.5124 Unsatisfactory submission of the Official certificate and Sampling and analysis protocol for food supplements from IndiaDietetic Foods, Food Supplements and Fortified Foods. Notified by Latvia. Re-dispatched.
- 2026.5038 Presence of Ethylene Oxide in Worchestershire sauce from IndiaSoups, Broths, Sauces and Condiments. Notified by Malta. Reached the market, destroyed. Result 0.18 +/- 0.05 (limit 0.1 mg/kg - ppm). ethylene oxide
- 2026.4830 Import of food suplements from India without accompanying documentationDietetic Foods, Food Supplements and Fortified Foods. Notified by Croatia. Re-dispatched.
- 2026.4756 cypermethrin and chlorpyrifos in organic ashwagandha rootOther Food Product / Mixed. Notified by Spain. Reached the market. Result 0.03 +- 0.015. chlorpyrifoscypermethrin
- 2026.4687 Unauthorized novel food monk fruit (Siraitia grosvenorii) standarized extract and high content of crosslinked sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (E 468) in food supplement from India Dietetic Foods, Food Supplements and Fortified Foods. Notified by Poland. Re-dispatched or destroyed.
- 2026.4632 Absence of health certificate(s) in cumin seeds from India viaTürkiye Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Greece. Re-dispatched.
- 2026.4618 Chlorpyrifos in black cumin from IndiaNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Poland. Re-dispatched. Result 0,044+/- 0,022 (limit 0,01 mg/kg - ppm). chlorpyrifos
- 2026.4588 Multiple pesticide residues in dry red chilli from IndiaFruits and Vegetables. Notified by France. Result 0,041 (limit 0,01 mg/kg - ppm). buprofezindinotefuranethionfipronil+3 more
- 2026.4553 Salmonella spp. in sesame seeds from IndiaNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Greece. Result Salmonella spp. (limit absence /25g). Salmonella
- 2026.4528 Tolfenpyrad in Sesame Seeds from IndiaFruits and Vegetables. Notified by Italy. Re-dispatched. Result 0,028 (limit 0,01 mg/kg - ppm). tolfenpyrad
- 2026.4393 Foglie di fieno greco in miscela di spezie aromatiche dall'India/ novel food not authorised fenugreek leaves in a blend of aromatic spices from India Herbs and Spices. Notified by Italy.
- 2026.4322 Chlorpyrifos and 14 other pesticides in cumin powderHerbs and Spices. Notified by Sweden. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 0,59 (limit 0,05 mg/kg - ppm). Azoxystrobinacetamipridcarbendazimchlorpyrifos+11 more
- 2026.4214 composite products from India - Discrepancy between consignment and accompanying documentsOther Food Product / Mixed. Notified by Estonia. Destroyed.
- 2026.4210 Kasturi Methi leaves from IndiaHerbs and Spices. Notified by Estonia. Destroyed.
- 2026.4209 Ginger garlic pasteOther Food Product / Mixed. Notified by Estonia. Destroyed.
- 2026.4161 Stwierdzenie przekroczenia NDP pozostałości pestycydu w ziarnie sezamu łuszczonego z Indii/// Detection of exceedance of the MRL for pesticide residues in peeled sesame seeds from India.Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Poland. Result 0,024+/-0,012 (limit 0,01 mg/kg - ppm). haloxyfop
- 2026.4133 Monocrotophos in bottle gourds from IndiaFruits and Vegetables. Notified by France. Destroyed. Result 0.051 ± 0.026 (limit 0,01 mg/kg - ppm). monocrotophos
- 2026.3809 Salmonella in betel leaves from IndiaFruits and Vegetables. Notified by France. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result Detected (limit Not detected /25g). Salmonella
- 2026.3466 Salmonella spp. in hulled sesame seeds from IndiaNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Slovenia. Result Presence (limit presence /25g). Salmonella
- 2026.3360 FOOD SUPPLEMENTS FROM INDIA - HIMALAYAN SHILAJIT RESINDietetic Foods, Food Supplements and Fortified Foods. Notified by Croatia. Re-dispatched.
- 2026.3345 Import of basmati rice from India to the Czech Republic without CHEDDCereals and Bakery Products. Notified by Croatia. Destroyed.
- 2026.3173 Ethylene oxide in hot red chilli powderHerbs and Spices. Notified by Netherlands. Result 0.97 (limit 0.1 mg/kg - ppm). ethylene oxide
- 2026.3158 Pesticide residues in bottle gourds from IndiaFruits and Vegetables. Notified by Germany. Destroyed. Result 0,14 (limit 0,01 mg/kg - ppm). acephatemethamidophosomethoatethiamethoxam
- 2026.3152 Pesticide residues in bottle gourds from IndiaFruits and Vegetables. Notified by Germany. Destroyed. Result 1,7 (limit 0,01 mg/kg - ppm). acephatedimethoatemethamidophosomethoate
- 2026.2901 tricyclazole and thiamethoxam in rice from India, dispatched from AzerbaijanCereals and Bakery Products. Notified by Estonia. Re-dispatched. Result 0,13 (limit 0,01 mg/kg - ppm). thiamethoxamtricyclazole
- 2026.2900 high level of chlorpyrifos in black carraway from IndiaHerbs and Spices. Notified by Bulgaria. Re-dispatched. Result 0.37 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). chlorpyrifos
- 2026.2885 Chlorpyrifos-etil in seeds of cumin from IndiaHerbs and Spices. Notified by Slovenia. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 0.014 (limit 0,01 mg/kg - ppm). chlorpyrifos
- 2026.2865 Border rejection of sesame seeds from India due to inadequate documentationNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Ireland.
- 2026.2709 Thiamethoxam, Tricyclazole and Chlorpyrifos in basmati rice from India dispatched byTürkiyeOther Food Product / Mixed. Notified by Bulgaria. Destroyed. Result 0.0190+/-0.0095 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). chlorpyrifosthiamethoxamtricyclazole
- 2026.2488 Thiametoxam in cumin seeds from IndiaNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by France. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 0.94±0.47 (limit 0,05 mg/kg - ppm). thiamethoxam
- 2026.2413 Rotten odor from frozen shrimps from India.Crustaceans and Products Thereof. Notified by Netherlands. Re-dispatched or destroyed.
- 2026.2379 Aflatoxin B1 in chilli flakes from IndiaHerbs and Spices. Notified by Germany. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 15,4 +/- 6,2 (limit 10 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
- 2026.2334 Absence of health certificate(s) in cumin seed from India dispatched from TürkiyeNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Greece. Re-dispatched.
- 2026.2123 Chloramphenicol in White Tiger shrimps from IndiaCrustaceans and Products Thereof. Notified by Germany. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 0,23. chloramphenicol
- 2026.2108 Salmonella spp. in sesame seeds from IndiaNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Poland. Treated, sorted or diverted. Salmonella
- 2026.1837 Unauthorised substance tolfenpyrad in black tea from IndiaCocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and Tea. Notified by Greece. Result 0.081 ± 0.040 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). tolfenpyrad
- 2026.1791 Novel food -an extract from the rhizome of Curcuma longa L from IndiaHerbs and Spices. Notified by Slovenia. Re-dispatched or destroyed.
- 2026.1784 Tebuconazole in drumsticks from IndiaFruits and Vegetables. Notified by France. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 0.053±0.027 (limit 0,02 mg/kg - ppm). tebuconazole
- 2026.1729 Acefate In Bottle Gourd Da India/Acefate In Bottle Gourd From IndiaFruits and Vegetables. Notified by Italy. Destroyed. Result 0,14 +/- 0,07. acephate
- 2026.1563 Acephate in bottle gourds from KenyaFruits and Vegetables. Notified by France. Destroyed. Result 0.18 ± 0.09 (limit 0,01 mg/kg - ppm). acephate
- 2026.1150 Plomo en ajo en polvo de Indiua // Lead in garlic powder from India Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Spain. Result 0.9 (limit 0.1 mg/kg - ppm). lead
- 2026.1107 Pesticides in okra from IndiaFruits and Vegetables. Notified by Sweden. Destroyed. acephate
- 2026.1068 cadmio en cefalópodos congelados (pulpo) de India / cadmium in frozen cephalopods (octopus) from IndiaCephalopods and Products Thereof. Notified by Spain. Result 2.4 - 1.8 (limit 1 mg/kg dry matter). cadmium
- 2026.0960 Rotten odor from frozen shrimps from India. Crustaceans and Products Thereof. Notified by Netherlands. Re-dispatched or destroyed.
- 2026.0613 Chlorpyrifos in sesame seeds from IndiaNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Greece. Re-dispatched. Result 0.022 ± 0.011 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). chlorpyrifos
- 2026.0558 High results for pesticides for Guavas from India.Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Switzerland. Destroyed. Result 0.04 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). clothianidinfluopyramthiamethoxam
- 2026.0556 High results for pesticides for okra from IndiaFruits and Vegetables. Notified by Switzerland. Destroyed. Result 0.37 (limit 0.03 mg/kg - ppm). flonicamid
- 2026.0445 przekroczenie zawarości pozostałości pestycydów Chlorpiryfosu i Fenobukarbu w ryzu basmati /// exceeding the MRL for pesticide residues of Chlorpyrifos and Fenobucarb in basmati rice from IndiaCereals and Bakery Products. Notified by Poland. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 0,097+/- 0,049 (limit 0,01 mg/kg - ppm). chlorpyrifosfenobcarb
- 2026.0442 Salmonella in betel leaves from IndiaOther Food Product / Mixed. Notified by France. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result Detected (limit Not detected /25g). Salmonella
- 2026.0313 CINNAMON BARK – no pesticide testing and no official health certificateHerbs and Spices. Notified by Poland. Re-dispatched or destroyed.
- 2026.0155 Salmonella in betel leaves from IndiaOther Food Product / Mixed. Notified by France. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result Detected (limit Non detected /25g). Salmonella
- 2026.0018 tolfenpyrad in cumin powder from IndiaHerbs and Spices. Notified by Netherlands. Result 0.092 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). tolfenpyrad
- 2026.0016 ethyleneoxide(sum) in Indian biryani masalaHerbs and Spices. Notified by Netherlands. Result 0.27 (limit 0.1 mg/kg - ppm). ethylene oxide
- 2026.0005 Chlorpirifos and tricycalzole in fenugreek leavs / presenza di chlorpirifos in foglie di fieno greco Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and Tea. Notified by Italy. Result 0.5+/-0.25 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). chlorpyrifostricyclazole
- 2026.0003 Chlorpirifos and Tricyclazole in fenugreek leavs Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and Tea. Notified by Italy. Result 1.2 +/- 0.6 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). chlorpyrifostricyclazole
- 2026.0001 Improper official certificate for black cumin seeds from IndiaHerbs and Spices. Notified by Poland. Re-dispatched or destroyed.