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May 25th, 2021

May 25th, 2021
 

In order to keep the Indian exporters informed of the rejections faced by Indian products in the EU and to take preventive actions FIEO is forwarding the Rapid Alert Systems for Food and Feed (RASFF) and for Non-Food Consumer Products (RAPEX) alerts on a weekly basis.

The alerts from EU generated during 18th - 24th May 2021 are as under:
 
1. Alert: Finland Import rejected at border for Indian origin Wallet due to chromium VI (measured value up to 6.5 mg/kg).

The leather in the product contains chromium VI (measured value up to 6.5 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and can trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. Red leather wallet with RFID protection (size: 8,5 cm x 12 cm). There is a small bulldog-dent on the wallet. Wallet can be closed with press stud. There are several credit card pockets, note pockets and coin pocket in the middle of the wallet.
  • Packaging description: Transparent plastic pouch (probably only for transportation)
  • Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Importer): Import rejected at border
  • Country of origin: India
  • Alert submitted by: Finland
  • Risk type: Chemical
  • Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
2. Alert: Germany has withdrawn Indian origin Bamboo placemats contains azo dyes releasing 3,3'-dimethoxybenzidine (measured value: 360 mg/kg).

The green variant of the Bamboo placemats contains azo dyes releasing 3,3'-dimethoxybenzidine (measured value: 360 mg/kg). Furthermore, the brown variant of the Bamboo placemats contains azo dyes releasing benzidine (measured value: 150 mg/kg). In the event of longer-term direct skin contact, aromatic amines can be absorbed through the skin. Aromatic amines can cause cancer and cell mutations and affect reproduction. Dark-green or brown place settings made of bamboo and cotton with piping around the edges and a fabric label with the Villeroy & Boch logo. The size is 33 cm x 48 cm. The product was also sold online.

The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace:
  • Country of origin: India
  • Alert submitted by: Germany
  • Risk type: Chemical
  • Category: Other
  • Year - Week: 2021 – 20
3. Alert: Salmonella spp. in organic shatavari powder from India.
  • Notification from: Germany
  • Risk: Undecided
  • Notification type: Food - Alert notification - company's own check
  • Action Taken: Informing recipient(s)
  • Date: 21-05-2021
4. Alert: Salmonella in gambero indopacifico/salmonella in frozen blanched shrimps (Parapenaeopsis stylifera) from India.
  • Notification from: Italy
  • Risk: Undecided
  • Notification type: Food - Information notification for attention - company's own check
  • Action Taken: Withdrawal from the market
  • Date: 21-05-2021
5. Alert: Ethylene oxide in ground coriander seeds, ground ginger from India.
  • Notification from: Spain, Austria
  • Risk: Serious
  • Notification type: Food - Border rejection notification - Border control - consignment detained
  • Action Taken: Destruction
  • Date: 21-05-2021
6. Alert: Salmonella Bareilly in frozen green beans from India.
  • Notification from: Finland
  • Risk: Serious
  • Notification type: Food - Border rejection notification - Border control - consignment detained
  • Action Taken: Destruction
  • Date: 20-05-2021
7. Alert: Excess of lead and mercury in ayurvedic food supplement from India.
  • Notification from: Finland
  • Risk: Serious
  • Notification type: Food - Border rejection notification - Border control - consignment under customs
  • Action Taken: Official detention
  • Date: 20-05-2021


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