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Countries of origin · 12 Nov 2026

Food from Hong Kong: safety alerts and border rejections

Every food safety notice we track for products from Hong Kong: EU RASFF alerts and border rejections, and the import refusals and recalls published by Japan, Australia, the US, the UK and Canada.

Notices, 12 months15prior 12 months: 13
Border rejections, 12 months4refused at the border
Top hazard, 3 yearsMigration from packaging10 notices
Reported by2EU (RASFF), Australia

Notices per month

EU (RASFF)Australia
01235NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2022: 1EU (RASFF), Feb 2023: 2EU (RASFF), Mar 2023: 1EU (RASFF), May 2023: 1MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2023: 2EU (RASFF), Jul 2023: 3EU (RASFF), Aug 2023: 4EU (RASFF), Sep 2023: 2EU (RASFF), Oct 2023: 4EU (RASFF), Nov 2023: 1NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2023: 3EU (RASFF), Feb 2024: 1Australia, Mar 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Apr 2024: 1MayEU (RASFF), Jul 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Sep 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Oct 2024: 2EU (RASFF), Nov 2024: 1NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2024: 2EU (RASFF), Mar 2025: 2EU (RASFF), May 2025: 1MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Sep 2025: 4EU (RASFF), Oct 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Nov 2025: 3NovEU (RASFF), Mar 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Apr 2026: 2EU (RASFF), May 2026: 1MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2026: 5EU (RASFF), Jul 2026: 3EU (RASFF), Sep 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Nov 2026: 1Nov

Hazards, last 3 years

Migration from packaging10Additives (unauthorised or over li6Veterinary drug residues4Process and environmental contamin3Pesticide residues1Mould1Unauthorised novel food or GMO1Undeclared allergen1Histamine1Excess iodine1

Products, last 3 years

Food contact materials15Food supplements7Fruit and vegetables5Confectionery and cocoa2Prepared and snack foods2Herbs and spices1Cereals and bakery1Fats and oils1Sauces and seasonings1Fish1

Producers named in border rejections

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

Latest notices

DateSourceProductHazardType
3 Nov 2026EUGlycidyl fatty acid esters in waffle roll from Hong KongProcess and environmental contaminants
1850 + 370 (limit 1000) µg/kg - ppb
Information · potential risk
28 Sep 2026EUMigration of primary aromatic amines in polyamide kitchen tools from Hong KongMigration from packagingBorder rejection · potentially serious
24 Jul 2026EUNiedozwolony składnik w suplemencie diety pochodzącym z Hong Kongu / Prohibited ingredientOtherInformation · potentially serious
22 Jul 2026EUMigration of primary aromatic amines in polyamide kitchen tools from Hong KongMigration from packagingBorder rejection · serious
3 Jul 2026EUConsignment possibly subject to veterinary checksVeterinary drug residuesInformation · not serious
29 Jun 2026EUConsignment possibly subject to veterinary checksVeterinary drug residuesInformation · not serious
24 Jun 2026EUNiedozwolony składnik w suplemencie diety // Prohibited ingredient - yohimbine in food supOtherInformation · potentially serious
24 Jun 2026EUNiedozwolony składnik w suplemencie diety/// Prohibited ingredient kava kava (Piper methysOtherInformation · potentially serious
23 Jun 2026EUPesticide residues in 5 spice powder from Hong KongPesticide residuesInformation · serious
8 Jun 2026EUIllegal ingredient (Butter) in fortune cookies from Hong-KongOtherInformation · not serious
20 May 2026EUUnvalidated and unnotified food supplements from Hong KongOtherBorder rejection · not serious
23 Apr 2026EUExceeded migration of formaldehyde and material instability from melamine tableware originMigration from packagingBorder rejection · serious
17 Apr 2026EUGlycidyl ester in cup noodles from Hong KongProcess and environmental contaminantsAlert · potentially serious
11 Mar 2026EUMosh and MOAH in vegan protein powdersProcess and environmental contaminantsInformation · potentially serious
28 Nov 2025EUMethomylin white fungusMouldAlert · serious
7 Nov 2025EUUnauthorized novel food (Cordyceps militaris) in mushroom -mix from China, via the NetherlUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potential risk
7 Nov 2025EUstwierdzenie substancji niedozwolonej johimbiny w suplemencie diety, kraj pochodzenia: HonOtherInformation · potential risk
22 Oct 2025EUMigration of Aromatic Amines from Spoon from Hong Kong via BelgiumMigration from packagingAlert · serious
26 Sep 2025EUSetas deshidratadas no autorizadas (Cordyceps militaris) procedentes de Hong Kong//UnauthoAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potential risk
15 Sep 2025EUUnauthorized additive in candy from Hong KongAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potential risk
5 Sep 2025EUaluminum migration in waffle platesMigration from packagingInformation · not serious
4 Sep 2025EUBaking pan coating not compliantOtherInformation · potential risk
13 Jun 2025EUSetas deshidratadas no autorizadas (Phallus indusiatus) procedentes de Hong Kong//UnauthorAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potential risk
30 May 2025EUSetas deshidratadas no autorizadas (Cordyceps militaris) procedentes de Hong Kong//UnauthoAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potential risk
31 Mar 2025EUPrimary aromatic amines in nylon turner from Hong KongMigration from packagingAlert · serious
12 Mar 2025EUGlobal Migration and technological inadequacy in multipurpose baskets from Hong kongMigration from packagingInformation · potential risk
18 Dec 2024EUIron in pan from Hong Kong via NetherlandOtherInformation · not serious
4 Dec 2024EUUnauthorised substance tadalafil in food supplement from Hong KongAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · serious
7 Nov 2024EUConsignment fish oil skipped veterinary controls in Border Control Post.Veterinary drug residuesInformation · potential risk
25 Oct 2024EUmilk allergen not mentioned in the seasoning sachet from Hong KongUndeclared allergenInformation · potentially serious
18 Oct 2024EUCorrosive knives from Hong KongOtherBorder rejection · potential risk
17 Sep 2024EUMigration of 4,4'-Diaminodiphenylmethan (4,4'-MDA) from potato masher from Hong KongMigration from packagingAlert · serious
22 Jul 2024EUConsignment Oyster sauce from Hong Kong passed the BCP Rotterdam without the neccessary veVeterinary drug residuesInformation · not serious
23 Apr 2024EUFormaldehyde migration from bamboo cutting boards from Hong KongMigration from packagingInformation · potentially serious
20 Mar 2024AUDried anchovy
Hang Hing Marine Products Co
Histamine
290 mg/kg
Border rejection
1 Feb 2024EUHigh iodine content in dried seaweed from Hong Kong, via the NetherlandsExcess iodineAlert · serious
29 Dec 2023EUMigration of 4,4'-methylenedianiline in polyamide kitchen tools sets from Hong KongMigration from packagingBorder rejection · potentially serious
13 Dec 2023EUDEHP in paper straws from Hong KongOtherInformation · serious
12 Dec 2023EUUnauthorised additive wheat fibers used in polymeric materials and articles from Hong KongAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · not serious
10 Nov 2023EUUnauthorized additive in sunflower seeds snack ("Sementes de girassol") (E 952)Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · no risk
26 Oct 2023EUillegal import (bovine DNA and pig DNA) in noodles from ChinaDocuments and labellingInformation · not serious
25 Oct 2023EUPresenza di DNA di Pollo in condimento granulato "al sapore di polloPresence of chicken DNOtherInformation · not serious
18 Oct 2023EUPolyamide kitchen tools sets from ChinaOtherBorder rejection · serious
6 Oct 2023EUPolyamide kitchen tools sets from Hong KongOtherBorder rejection · serious
19 Sep 2023EUBeverages containing undeclared milk Bevande contenenti latte non dichiarato / Beverages cUndeclared allergenBorder rejection · serious
13 Sep 2023EUSome cans are bulging and smell strange after opening in Chang ShengOtherInformation · potential risk
28 Aug 2023EUPolyamide kitchen tools from Hong KongOtherBorder rejection · serious
28 Aug 2023EUPolyamide kitchen tools from Hong KongOtherBorder rejection · serious
8 Aug 2023EUprzekroczenie najwyzszego dopuszczalnego poziomu pierwszorzędnych amin aromatycznych w łyżMigration from packagingInformation · potentially serious
8 Aug 2023EULadles for the Kitchen - primary aromatic aminesMigration from packagingInformation · serious
24 Jul 2023EUMigration of primary aromatic amine (4,4'-diaminodiphenylmethane) from nylon serving spoonMigration from packagingAlert · serious
24 Jul 2023EUConsignment of Spicy Noodle Sauce and Sauce skipped veterinary controls in border control Veterinary drug residuesInformation · not serious
18 Jul 2023EUMarkers for GMM in feed additiveAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · not serious
2 Jun 2023EUglobal migration above legal level in nitrile gloves from Hong KongMigration from packagingInformation · not serious
1 Jun 2023EUUnauthorised use of colour E 171 (titanium dioxide) in candies from Hong Kong, via UK.ColoursBorder rejection · potentially serious
11 May 2023EUPesticides in long beans frozen and cut from ChinaPesticide residuesAlert · serious
21 Mar 2023EUPolyamide kitchen tools from Hong KongOtherBorder rejection · serious
27 Feb 2023EUIncreased iodine content in dried seaweedExcess iodineInformation · potentially serious
13 Feb 2023EUSets of polyamide kitchen tools from Hong KongOtherBorder rejection · serious
12 Dec 2022EUincreasing migration of formaldehyde and of melamine from melamine plates from Hong KongMigration from packagingBorder rejection · potentially serious