Stopped at the border: hot peppers from North Macedonia with pesticide residues
RASFF 2026.8331: border rejection of hot peppers from North Macedonia over pesticide residues (formetanate 0.82 mg/kg). Consignment detained, to be destroyed in Croatia.
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The European Commission validated RASFF notification 2026.8331 on 21 September 2026 concerning a border rejection of a consignment of hot peppers in a plastic box originating from the Republic of North Macedonia.
Laboratory analysis of the sample taken on 15 September 2026 found pesticide residues: formetanate 0.82 mg/kg, ethoprophos 0.028 mg/kg and dodine 0.11 mg/kg. The risk decision is serious.
The consignment was detained at border control and may not be placed on the market; the measure taken in Croatia is destruction. The notification was made by Croatia, and the product was distributed to Croatia, where a company is involved.
For more information, see the consumer corner of HAPIH (Croatian Food Agency).
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