Advisory for Indian products in EU: 19 – 25 April 2022
Trade Alerts
Federation of Indian Export Organisations
104 week ago — 2 min read
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 19 - 25 April 2022 are as under:
1. Alert: Eyebrow tint originated from India contains an excessive concentration of p-phenylenediamine (PPD) (measured value: up to 8.8% as free base)
Henna eyebrow dye (dark brown) in the form of grey powder, with a net weight of 3g. The ready-to-use product contains an excessive concentration of p-phenylenediamine (PPD) (measured value: up to 8.8% as free base). Plastic box with outer cardboard packaging containing a leaflet and a plastic spoon.
PPD is an extreme skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic contact dermatitis. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
- Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Country of origin: India
- Alert submitted by: Germany
- Category: Cosmetics
- Risk Type: Chemical
- Date: 21-04-2022
2. Alert: Chorpyrifos found in samba rave wheat from India
- Notification from: Denmark
- Risk: Undecided
- Notification type: Food - Information notification for follow-up - Official control on the market
- Action Taken: Recall from consumer
- Date: 20-04-2022
3. Alert: Thiamethoxam, tricyclazole and propiconazole found in premium basmati rice
- Notification from: Denmark
- Risk: Undecided
- Notification type: Food - Information notification for follow-up - Official control on the market
- Action Taken: Recall from consumer
- Date: 20-04-2022
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