The alerts from EU generated during 7th - 13th July 2020 are as under:
Alert: Germany has withdrawn Indian origin Leather jacket from market due to chromium VI (measured value up to: 12.71 mg/kg).
The leather in the product contains chromium VI (measured value up to: 12.71 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising, can trigger allergic reactions and can cause cancer. The product does not comply with REACH Regulation.
Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users. Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Importer)
Description: Mustard- yellow leather jacket with metal zip fastenings, silver-coloured buckle and eyelets, multi-coloured lining. The leather jacket is made of sheep skin leather.
- Country of origin: India
- Alert submitted by: Germany
- Type of alert: Serious
- Year – week: 2020 - 28
- Risk Type: Chemical
Alert: Heena Powder originated from India containing excessive level of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured values up to 230 000 cfu/g) and yeast and mould (measured values up to 66 000 cfu/g)
Ireland withdrawal of Heena Powder from the Market as detected an excessive level of aerobic mesophilic bacteria. The Heena Powder contains an excessive level of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured values up to 230 000 cfu/g) and yeast and mould (measured values up to 66 000 cfu/g).
If used on damaged skin, or if it comes into contact with the eyes, the product may cause infection or irritation.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Retailer)
- Description: 200 g of green henna powder.
- Packaging description: The product is packaged in a transparent plastic bag with an image of what appears to be a farm and was also sold online.
- Country of origin: India
- Alert submitted by: Ireland
- Type of alert: Serious
- Year-week: 2020 - 28
- Risk Type: Microbiological
Alert: Live insects in long grain rice from India
- Notification from: Croatia
- Risk: Not Serious
- Notification type: Food - border rejection - border control - consignment detained
- Action Taken: Informing consignor
- Date: 13-07-2020
Alert: Salmonella enterica ser. Hvittingfoss (one out of five samples /25g) in hulled sesame seeds from India
- Notification from: Greece
- Risk: Serious
- Notification type: Food - border rejection - border control - consignment detained
- Action Taken: Re-dispatch
- Date: 08-07-2020
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