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China · 12 Nov 2026

Additives (unauthorised or over limit) in food from China: food safety notices

Notices, all years279since 9 Sep 2019
Last 12 months51
Latest11 Nov 2026EU (RASFF)

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Products

Food contact materials95Confectionery and cocoa37Fruit and vegetables20Cereals and bakery14Beverages11Nuts and seeds10Sauces and seasonings9Tea, coffee and cocoa9Food supplements9Molluscs7Fish7Prepared and snack foods5

Producers named

GUANGDONG COUNTRY WIDE FOOD CO.,LTD 4DALI FOODS GROUP CO.,LTD. 3PENGLAI XINGYU IMPORT&EXPORT CO.,LTD 2BOTANICAL CUBE INC. 2ZHOUKOU LESIQI FOOD CO., LTD 2CHONGQING JIANUO FOOD CO., LTD 2YUNNAN HONGSHEN FOOD CO., LTD 2FUJIAN JISAN AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT CO 2DALIAN SHANHAI SEAFOOD CO., LTD ZHUANGHE 2ANHUI DANGSHAN XINGDA CANNED FOODS CO.,L 2XINXING LIANSHENG FOOD CO., LTD 2THE ARCTIC OCEAN(BEIJING)BEVERAGE AND FO 2QUANYI (SHAANXI) IMPORT AND EXPORT TRADI 2HARBIN XIANGFU FOOD PRODUCTION CO., LTD 1HARBIN YANG ZHENDONG CATERING MANAGEMENT 1GUANGZHOU HAILILAI FOOD CO.,LTD. 1NANTONG ZILANG BIOPHARMA TECH CO.,LTD 1Maoming Xinzhou Seafood Co Ltd 1FUYANG HIGHKEY IMPORT & EXPORT CO.,LTD. 1BEIJING MEIDAN FOOD CO.,LTD. 1Shaqu Guangdong Trading Co Ltd 1RONGCHENG SHIDAO LIANHUA FOODS CO. , LTD 1COMPOUND SOLUTIONS,INC. 1SICHUAN MERRIER FOOD CO.,LTD. 1

Australia and Japan name the producer or shipper of each rejected consignment.

Notices

DateSourceProductHazardType
11 Nov 2026EUAditivo E129 no autorizado en tomate doble concentrado de China/ Not allowed additive, E12Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · potential risk
28 Oct 2026その他の他に分類されない調味料(尚禾佳マーラータン調味粉)
HARBIN XIANGFU FOOD PRODUCTION CO., LTD
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection
28 Oct 2026その他の他に分類されない調味料(楊振東マーラータン調味粉)
HARBIN YANG ZHENDONG CATERING MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection
23 Oct 2026中華菓子(パイナップル風味月餅)
GUANGZHOU HAILILAI FOOD CO.,LTD.
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection
9 Oct 2026EUUnauthorised ingredient (Angelica dahurica) in a flavouring product from China via Spain /Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potential risk
8 Oct 2026その他の化学的に合成された健康食品(CALCIUM ALPHA-KETOGLUTARATE MONOHYDRATE (α-ケトグルタル酸カルシウム一水和物))
NANTONG ZILANG BIOPHARMA TECH CO.,LTD
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection
17 Sep 2026EUUnauthorised additive titanium dioxide in the confectionary products from the UKAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potential risk
8 Sep 2026EUUnauthorised use of bamboo in plastic tableware from ChinaAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · not serious
27 Aug 2026EUBeta-lactoglobulin in coffee-flavored macadamia nuts - from ChinaAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)
presenza di latte origine Cina - beta lattoglobulina (limit
Border rejection · potential risk
25 Aug 2026AUCooked peeled prawns
Maoming Xinzhou Seafood Co Ltd
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)
0.002 mg/kg
Border rejection
24 Aug 2026茶の代用品:その他のもの(BLACK DATES TEA BAG)
FUYANG HIGHKEY IMPORT & EXPORT CO.,LTD.
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · Re-exported
19 Aug 2026スナック菓子類(POTATO CHIPS-NORI FLAVOR)
BEIJING MEIDAN FOOD CO.,LTD.
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection
20 Jul 2026AUPickled dried peach strips
Shaqu Guangdong Trading Co Ltd
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)
n/a
Border rejection
15 Jul 2026EUUnauthorised food additive in candies supplied by DenmarkAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potential risk
10 Jul 2026EUPresence of food additives E407, E410, E412 and E418 in Jelly Straws from China, via the NAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potentially serious
1 Jul 2026水産動物類調味品:いか類(イカ味付)
RONGCHENG SHIDAO LIANHUA FOODS CO. , LTD.
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · Re-exported
16 Jun 2026その他の化学的に合成された健康食品(TeaCrine)
COMPOUND SOLUTIONS,INC.
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · Destroyed
16 Jun 2026液状スープ類:他の食品を主原料とするもの(レッドサワースープベース (RED SOUR SOUP BASE))
SICHUAN MERRIER FOOD CO.,LTD.
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · Destroyed
15 Jun 2026EUAditivo no autorizado (E-315) en melocotón en conserva de China // Unauthorised additive (Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · not serious
11 Jun 2026AUFruit juice concentrate
Vintage Venture Pte Ltd
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)
n/a
Border rejection
9 Jun 2026EUUnauthorized additive E 425 in jelly candy from ChinaAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Alert · serious
1 Jun 2026EUProhibited food additives: E406, E407, E 440, unknown source of gelatin (beef bones or skiAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · serious
21 May 2026その他の菓子類(ひまわりの種(味付け))
JINHUA LAOJIEKOU FOOD CO.,LTD.
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection
14 May 2026シロップ漬け:もも(CANNED YELLOW PEACH HALVES IN SYRUP(黄桃ハーフ缶シラップ漬け))
PENGLAI XINGYU IMPORT&EXPORT CO.,LTD
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · Re-exported
14 May 2026シロップ漬け:もも(CANNED YELLOW PEACH DICED IN SYRUP(黄桃ダイス缶シラップ漬け))
PENGLAI XINGYU IMPORT&EXPORT CO.,LTD
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · Re-exported
28 Apr 2026その他の化学的に合成された健康食品(NAD+)
BOTANICAL CUBE INC.
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · Destroyed
28 Apr 2026その他の化学的に合成された健康食品(β-NICOTINAMIDE MONONUCLEOTIDE)
BOTANICAL CUBE INC.
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · Destroyed
22 Apr 2026パン(フォンダンクリームパンオレンジ風味(Fondant Cream Bread Orange Flavor))
JINHUA LAOBEI QIONG FOOD CO., LTD.
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · Destroyed
26 Mar 2026EUAditivo no autorizado en melocotones en conserva de China//Unauthorised additive found in Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · serious
26 Mar 2026乾燥かんしょ(干し芋スライス / DRIED SWEET POTATO SLICE)
QINGDAO ZECHENG FOOD CO.,LTD
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · Re-exported
6 Mar 2026いったもの揚げたもの:ひまわりの種子(SALTY FLAVOR SUNFLOWER SEEDS)
JINHUA KOUKOUFU FOOD CO.,LTD.
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · Destroyed
25 Feb 2026EUUnauthorised additive Titanium Dioxide (E171) declared on label as ingredient in the jellAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · potentially serious
16 Feb 2026EUUnauthorised additive titanium dioxide in the confectionary products from China via UKAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potentially serious
9 Feb 2026EUUnauthorized substances and labeling non-compliances in food supplement from ChinaAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · potential risk
9 Feb 2026AUOlive snack
Guangdong Jiabao Group Co., Ltd
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)
n/a
Border rejection
30 Jan 2026液状スープ類:農産物を主原料とするもの(YGF HOTPOT SEASONING(TOMATO FLAVOR))
SICHUAN YANG GUOFU FOOD CO.,LTD
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · Destroyed
28 Jan 2026AUDried prune and peach
Shantou Meng Chong Food Co Ltd
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)
n/a
Border rejection
20 Jan 2026EUUnauthorised titanium dioxide in confectionary from ChinaAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · potential risk
25 Dec 2025キャンディー類(BABY SHARK JELLYPOP GRAPE)
ZHOUKOU LESIQI FOOD CO., LTD
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · Destroyed
25 Dec 2025キャンディー類(BABY SHARK JELLYPOP LEMON)
ZHOUKOU LESIQI FOOD CO., LTD
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · Destroyed
19 Dec 2025加熱後摂取冷凍食品(凍結直前未加熱):その他の食料品(CRISPY MILK ROLL)
XINXIANG QIANWEIYANGCHU FOOD CO.,LTD.
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · Destroyed
19 Dec 2025その他の他に分類されない調味料(SPICY CHONGQING NOODLES SEASONING)
CHONGQING JIANUO FOOD CO., LTD
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · Destroyed
19 Dec 2025液状スープ類:他の食品を主原料とするもの(てん味酸湯(てんみさんたん))
YUNNAN HONGSHEN FOOD CO., LTD
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection
19 Dec 2025液状スープ類:他の食品を主原料とするもの(中華風きのこだし)
YUNNAN HONGSHEN FOOD CO., LTD
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection
19 Dec 2025その他の他に分類されない調味料(SPICY AND SOUR RICE NOODLES SEASONING)
CHONGQING JIANUO FOOD CO., LTD
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · Destroyed
11 Dec 2025EUUnauthorized substance dinotefuran in matcha tea powder from ChinaAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · potentially serious
2 Dec 2025AUBlack sesame paste
Guangzhou Guanhuazeye Food Co. Ltd
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)
n/a
Border rejection
28 Nov 2025EUAdditivo non autorizzato (Butilidrossitoluene -BHT- E 321) in panini congelati dalla Cina/Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · potential risk
27 Nov 2025EUNuevo alimento no autorizado "Benincasa hispida" procedentes de China vía España // UnauAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potential risk
25 Nov 2025パイ類(ココアクリームサンドパイ)
ZHANGZHOU JINFENG FOOD INDUSTRY CO.,LTD.
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · Destroyed
21 Nov 2025EUUnauthorized ingredients 10% wheat straw in set of plastic polypropylene utensils from ChiAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · not serious
8 Nov 2025EUFood supplements Liquid anti stress from China with unauthorized health claims.Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · no risk
5 Nov 2025EUComercialización de un nuevo alimento no autorizado, flor de lirio seca, procedente de ChiAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potential risk
31 Oct 2025EUE407 additive not authorized in gelatin drinks from ChinaAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Alert · serious
13 Oct 2025EUUnauthorized food additives E 316 Sodium D-isoascorbate in food additive E 160d lycopene fAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · potential risk
26 Sep 2025その他の微生物由来の健康食品(5-Aminolevulinic acid phosphate)
BONTAC BIO-ENGINEERING(SHENZHEN)CO.,LTD.
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · Destroyed
19 Sep 2025EUUnauthorised substance titanium dioxide (E171) in dried waxberries from China via the NethAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potential risk
4 Sep 2025AUPlum and fruit vegetables probiotics beverage powder
Sichuan Gaofuji Biotechnology Co. Ltd
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)
n/a
Border rejection
4 Sep 2025EUImportazione non autorizzata di biscotti con latte dalla Cina via Hong Kong///UnauthorisedAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · not serious
2 Sep 2025EUdrinks with milk not authorized by ChinaAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · not serious
29 Aug 2025ケーキ類(ミニパンメガパック(A bite of small cake))
HENAN YULIANG GROUP KAILILAI FOOD CO.,LTD.
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection
25 Aug 2025ビスケット類(プレミアム クラッカー 塩レモン味 / WanY Premium Crackers Salt Lemon Flavour)
GUANGDONG COUNTRY WIDE FOOD CO.,LTD
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · Destroyed
25 Aug 2025ビスケット類(クリスプ・ブレッド バーベキュー味 / WanY Crispbread Barbeque Flavour)
GUANGDONG COUNTRY WIDE FOOD CO.,LTD
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · Destroyed
25 Aug 2025ビスケット類(プレミアム クラッカー チーズ味 / WanY Premium Crackers Cheese Flavour)
GUANGDONG COUNTRY WIDE FOOD CO.,LTD
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · Destroyed
25 Aug 2025ビスケット類(クリスプ・ブレッド トリュフベーコン味 / WanY Crispbread Truffles and Bacon Flavour)
GUANGDONG COUNTRY WIDE FOOD CO.,LTD
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · Destroyed
24 Jul 2025中華菓子(LATIAO)
ANHUI HAOHAO FOOD TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · Destroyed
11 Jul 2025EUUnauthorized ingredients rice husk in Biodegradable cutting Board from ChinaAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potential risk
8 Jul 2025その他の果実の調整品(PLUM AND STRAWBERRY)
FUJIAN JISAN AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT CO.,LTD.
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection
8 Jul 2025その他の果実の調整品(PLUM AND GRAPES)
FUJIAN JISAN AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT CO.,LTD.
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection
19 Jun 2025無調味乾製品:いわし(CHIRIMEN)
WEIHAI HANWEI AQUATIC PRODUCTS CO.,LTD.
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · Destroyed
17 Jun 2025加熱後摂取冷凍食品(凍結直前未加熱):その他の二枚貝類(FROZEN VERMICELLI RAZOR CLAM MEAT)
DALIAN SHANHAI SEAFOOD CO., LTD ZHUANGHE BRANCH
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · Destroyed
17 Jun 2025加熱後摂取冷凍食品(凍結直前未加熱):その他の二枚貝類(FROZEN GARLIC VERMICELLI SCALLOP)
DALIAN SHANHAI SEAFOOD CO., LTD ZHUANGHE BRANCH
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · Destroyed
11 Jun 2025EUSetas deshidratadas no autorizadas (Cordyceps sinensis y Phallus indusiatus) procedentes dAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potential risk
9 Jun 2025アプリコットジャム(Apricot jam)
OEVE FOOD(ANHUI)CO.,LTD.
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · Destroyed
5 Jun 2025EUSetas deshidratadas no autorizadas (Cordyceps militaris) procedentes de China // UnauthorAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potential risk
2 Jun 2025EUSetas deshidratadas no autorizadas (Cordyceps sinensis) procedentes de China//UnauthorizedAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potential risk
30 May 2025その他の微生物由来の健康食品(β-NICOTINAMIDE MONONUCLEOTIDE REDUCED FORM DISODIUM SALT)
LIANYUNGANG JARI PHARMACEUTICAL CO.,LTD.
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · Re-exported
30 May 2025その他の動植物組織成分無し炭酸飲料(BINGFENG ORANGE FLAVORED SODA)
XI'AN BINGFENG BEVERAGE CO., LTD.
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · Destroyed
19 May 2025EUUnauthorized levels of pyraclostrobin in pumpkin seeds from ChinaAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · no risk
24 Apr 2025中華菓子(公社果粒山楂糕)(HAWTHORN FRUIT GRANULE CAKE)
SHANDONG COMMUNE UNION FOOD CO.,LTD.
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection