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Taiwan · 12 Nov 2026

Confectionery and cocoa from Taiwan: food safety notices

Notices, all years41since 6 Jun 2020
Last 12 months3
Latest2 Apr 2026EU (RASFF)

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Hazards

Additives (unauthorised or over li23Unauthorised novel food or GMO3Undeclared allergen3Documents and labelling1Microbial contamination (other)1Process and environmental contamin1Colours1Composition (nutrients and actives1

Producers named

OCOCO INTERNATIONAL CO.,LTD. 1YEOU BIN FOOD INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. 1

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

Notices

DateSourceProductHazardType
2 Apr 2026EUUnauthorised novel food ingredient pandan and labeling deficiencies in confectionery from Unauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potential risk
14 Jan 2026EUEtiquetado "sin gluten" incorrecto en mochi procedente de Taiwán//Incorrect ‘gluten-free’ Documents and labellingAlert · serious
11 Dec 2025加熱後摂取冷凍食品(凍結直前未加熱):その他の農産加工品(TARO AND SWEET POTATO BALL MIX)
OCOCO INTERNATIONAL CO.,LTD.
Microbial contamination (other)Border rejection · Destroyed
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
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
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
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
27 May 2024中華菓子:PAINEAPPLE CAKE
YEOU BIN FOOD INDUSTRY CO.,LTD.
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · Destroyed
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
29 Jan 2024EUPresence of an Undeclared Allergen (soy) in Fruit-Flavored LollipopsUndeclared allergenInformation · serious
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
19 Oct 2023EUUnauthorised food additives (E407 and E410) in jelly straws from TaiwanAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Alert · 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
14 Jul 2023EUUnauthorised food additives (E407 and E410) in jelly strips from GermanyAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Alert · serious
25 Apr 2023EUUnauthorised food additives (E407 and E410) in jelly mix from TaiwanAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · serious
22 Mar 2023EUUnauthorised food additives (E407 and E410) in jelly-candy from TaiwanAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Alert · serious
14 Mar 2023EUUnauthorised food additives (E407 and E410) in Jelly StrawsAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Alert · serious
13 Mar 2023EUCandy containing the additive E 171Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Alert · serious
11 Feb 2023EUE407 and E410 in Jelly Straws from TaiwanOtherAlert · serious
9 Sep 2022EUUnauthorized novel food ingredients Canavalia gladiata and Pandanus amaryllifolius in riceUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · undecided
9 Sep 2022EUunauthorised-novel food ingredient Canavalia gladiate in Japanese-style rice cake from TaiUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · undecided
22 Oct 2021EUSuffocation risk as a result of the consumption of E407 and E410 - unauthorized additive iAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Alert · serious
8 Sep 2021EUSuffocation risk as a result of the consumption of E407 and E410 - unauthorized additive iAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Alert · serious
10 Sep 2020EUmini jelly-cups with the additive E407 & 410Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Alert · serious
2 Sep 2020EUMini Jelly-Cups with additive E407Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Alert · serious
17 Jul 2020AUCandy
Gelking Laboratories Inc
Composition (nutrients and actives)
Food colour additive 165 Not permitted in this food
Border rejection
6 Jun 2020EUmini jelly-cups with the additive E407Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Alert · serious