Federation of Indian Export Organisations
244 week ago — 3 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 alert from EU generated during 6th – 12th August 2019 are as under:
Alert: Bath mat contain azo dyes releasing the aromatic amine benzidine
Bath mat fabric contains azo dyes releasing the aromatic amine benzidine (measured concentration up to 1664 mg/kg).When the product is in direct and prolonged contact with the skin, the aromatic amines may be absorbed by the skin. Aromatic amines can cause cancer, cell mutations and affect reproduction. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Alert: Salmonella (in 1 out of 5 samples /25g) in betel leaves from India
Alert: Aflatoxins (B1 = 8; Tot. = 10 µg/kg - ppb) in coconut oil from India
Alert: Unauthorised substance tricyclazole (0.06 mg/kg - ppm) in chillies peppers from India
Alert: High content of lead (>500 mg/kg - ppm) in manganese oxide from India
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Federation of Indian Export OrganisationsFIEO is the apex international trade promotion organisation of India. Directly and indirectly it represents the interest of over 200,000 exporters in India. FIEO has 17 offices in...
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