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Countries of origin · 12 Nov 2026

Food from Taiwan: safety alerts and border rejections

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

Notices, 12 months13prior 12 months: 17
Border rejections, 12 months4refused at the border
Top hazard, 3 yearsAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)12 notices
Reported by2EU (RASFF), Australia

Notices per month

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

Hazards, last 3 years

Additives (unauthorised or over li12Veterinary drug residues4Migration from packaging4Pesticide residues3Undeclared allergen3Aflatoxins2Unauthorised novel food or GMO2Process and environmental contamin2Colours2Cronobacter1Listeria monocytogenes1Foreign bodies1

Products, last 3 years

Confectionery and cocoa22Food contact materials5Fruit and vegetables3Nuts and seeds3Tea, coffee and cocoa3Cereals and bakery2Beverages1Food supplements1Fish1

Producers named in border rejections

Goodfield Smart Agriculture Co., Ltd. 1Hai Lungwang Food Co., Ltd 1Taiwan Syun Wei Lu Food Co Ltd 1Shing Lu Long Co., Ltd. 1Chang Ruen Seafood International Co.Ltd 1Chi Ai Enterprise Co Ltd 1Digisecu International Corp 1King Lucky Food Ind, Corp 1

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

Latest notices

DateSourceProductHazardType
28 Aug 2026EUHigh level of E110 sunset Yellow in flavoured beverageOtherInformation · not serious
31 Jul 2026EUConsignment possibly subject to veterinary checksVeterinary drug residuesInformation · no risk
24 Jul 2026EUCronobacter sakazakii in human milk oligosaccharides from Belgium with raw material from TCronobacterAlert · serious
10 Jul 2026AUEnoki mushroom
Goodfield Smart Agriculture Co., Ltd.
Listeria monocytogenes
Detected/125g
Border rejection
30 Jun 2026EUforeign body in shiitake mushrooms from TaïwanForeign bodiesInformation · potentially serious
22 Apr 2026AUCookies (peanut flavour)
Hai Lungwang Food Co., Ltd
Aflatoxins
0.024 mg/kg
Border rejection
2 Apr 2026EUUnauthorised novel food ingredient pandan and labeling deficiencies in confectionery from Unauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potential risk
30 Mar 2026EUPresence of bisphenol A in cansMigration from packagingInformation · serious
20 Feb 2026AUPeanut butter puff rolls
Taiwan Syun Wei Lu Food Co Ltd
Aflatoxins
0.023 mg/kg
Border rejection
20 Feb 2026EUFormaldehyde migration from melamin plastic containers from TaiwanMigration from packagingAlert · serious
17 Feb 2026AURice sprinkles
Shing Lu Long Co., Ltd.
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)
n/a
Border rejection
14 Jan 2026EUEtiquetado "sin gluten" incorrecto en mochi procedente de Taiwán//Incorrect ‘gluten-free’ Documents and labellingAlert · serious
18 Nov 2025EUNovel food in rice-cereal mix from ChinaUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potential risk
3 Nov 2025AUFarm raised frozen tilapia (fish)
Chang Ruen Seafood International Co.Ltd
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)
0.003 mg/kg
Border rejection
2 Oct 2025AUBarramundi fillets, skinless, boneless
Chi Ai Enterprise Co Ltd
Pesticide residues
0.006 mg/kg
Border rejection
22 Sep 2025EUFood Additive TitaniumdioxideAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potential risk
23 Jul 2025EUUnauthorised food additives (E407, E410, E415) in jelly straws from Taiwan via the NetherlAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Alert · serious
7 Jul 2025EUToo high content of 3-MCPD esters and glycidyl esters in cookies from TaiwanProcess and environmental contaminantsInformation · potentially serious
16 Jun 2025EUChoking hazard with fruit gums from ChinaOtherAlert · serious
3 Jun 2025EUUnauthorized additives E407, E410 and E412 in confectionery from Taiwan, via the NetherlanAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Alert · potentially serious
7 Apr 2025EUAcetamiprid and Imidacloprid in green tea from TaiwanPesticide residuesInformation · potentially serious
14 Mar 2025EUpermethrin in black tea from TaiwanOtherBorder rejection · potential risk
21 Feb 2025EUUnauthorized additives E407, E410 and E415 in confectionery from Taiwan, via the NetherlanAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Alert · potentially serious
7 Feb 2025EUAlérgenos no declarados en el etiquetado en español de Mochi de chocolate sabor fresa origUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
6 Feb 2025EUUndeclared allergen milk in rice waffle with chocolateUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
11 Dec 2024EUMigración de aminas aromáticas primarias (4,4'-metilenodianilina) en cazo de nylon procedeMigration from packagingInformation · potentially serious
10 Dec 2024EUAluminium and arsenic in pizza plate from Taiwan via NetherlandArsenicAlert · serious
9 Dec 2024EUSuffocation risk as a result of the consumption of E407 and E410 in Jelly candy from TaiwaOtherAlert · serious
9 Dec 2024EUSuffocation risk as a result of the consumption of E407 and E410 in Jelly candy from TaiwaOtherAlert · serious
27 Nov 2024AUTaro powder
Digisecu International Corp
Colours
N/A
Border rejection
27 Sep 2024EUConsignment Dorayaki with red bean from Taiwan passed the BCP Rotterdam without the neccesVeterinary drug residuesInformation · not serious
11 Sep 2024EURisk of choking on jelly straws from Taiwan via the NetherlandsOtherAlert · potentially serious
22 Aug 2024EURisk of choking when consuming and E 407 not authorised, in jelly confectionery from TaiwaAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Alert · potentially serious
14 Aug 2024EUKonjac powder in jelly confectionaryOtherInformation · potential risk
15 Jul 2024EUKonjac gum in jelly confectionary for use in bubble tea / bobaOtherInformation · potential risk
5 Jun 2024EUE 425 - konjac unauthorised in bubble tea from TaiwanAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · not serious
17 Apr 2024EUunauthorized presence of additives in Pineapple Jam from Taiwan///żywność zawierająca niedAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · potential risk
17 Apr 2024EUToo high content of colour E 110 - Sunset Yellow FCF and of colour E 102 - tartrazine and ColoursBorder rejection · potential risk
17 Apr 2024AUAlmond jelly
King Lucky Food Ind, Corp
Sulphites
N/A
Border rejection
11 Apr 2024EUSalmonella spp. in seaweed salad from Taiwan, via GermanySalmonellaAlert · serious
13 Mar 2024EUConsignment of crackers with meat extract and 2 sauces passed BCP without veterinary checkVeterinary drug residuesInformation · potential risk
11 Mar 2024EUNorovirus GII in Goma Wakame (antipasto giapponese di alghe congelato) origine Taiwan//NorNorovirusInformation · serious
1 Mar 2024EUConsignment various flavouring powders and cream foam swirls from Taiwan passed the borderVeterinary drug residuesInformation · not serious
6 Feb 2024EUoverall migration exceedance in straws from TaiwanMigration from packagingInformation · serious
29 Jan 2024EUPresence of an Undeclared Allergen (soy) in Fruit-Flavored LollipopsUndeclared allergenInformation · serious
17 Jan 2024EUMigration of 3-monochloro-1,2-propanediol (3-MCPD) from bagasse lid from Taiwan, via SwedeProcess and environmental contaminantsAlert · serious
11 Jan 2024EUSeveral unauthorised pesticide residues in tea from Taiwan.Pesticide residuesBorder rejection · potentially serious
9 Jan 2024EUTitanium dioxide in syrup ingredients for use in beverages from TaiwanOtherInformation · potential risk
20 Dec 2023EUUnauthorised additive sodium erythorbate E316 in syrup from TaiwanAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potential risk
15 Dec 2023EUUnauthorised additive titanium dioxide E171 in fruit jelly from TaiwanAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potential risk
11 Dec 2023EUUnauthorised food additives (E407, E410 and 412) in jelly sweets from TaiwanAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Alert · serious
26 Oct 2023EUChlorpyrifos in green tea from Taiwan to Czech RepublicChlorpyrifosAlert · serious
19 Oct 2023EUUnauthorised food additives (E407 and E410) in jelly straws from TaiwanAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Alert · serious
13 Oct 2023EUUnauthorized additives in flavoured drinks from TaiwanAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · not serious
12 Oct 2023EUUnauthorised food additives (E407 and E410) in jelly strips from The NetherlandsAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Alert · serious
9 Aug 2023EUUnauthorised food additives E407, E410, E415 in jelly strips from Taiwan, via the NetherlaAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Alert · serious
7 Aug 2023AUTaro powder mix
Qualitec Enterprise (Taichung City Taiwan)
Colours
N/A
Border rejection
14 Jul 2023EUUnauthorised food additives (E407 and E410) in jelly strips from GermanyAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Alert · serious
5 Jul 2023AUKelp / dried seaweed
Jan Chun Food Industrial Co Ltd
Excess iodine
4400 mg/kg
Border rejection
29 Jun 2023EUExceeding the MRL for pesticide: chlorpyrifos (0,049 ± 0,025 mg/kg), lambda-cyhalothrin (0ChlorpyrifosBorder rejection · potentially serious