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EU Alert - 22012026

22^nd January, 2026

Dear Madam/Sir,

In order to keep the Indian exporters informed of the rejections faced by Indian products in the EU and to take preventive actions. FIEO is forwarding the Rapid Alert Systems for Food and Feed (RASFF) and for Non-Food Consumer Products (RAPEX) alerts on a weekly basis.

The alerts from EU generated during 13^th - 22^nd January 2026 are as under:

Poland : Exceeding the MRL for pesticide residues of Chlorpyrifos and Fenobucarb in basmati rice from India
- Product: Food (Cereals and bakery products) - Basmati Rice
- Risk: Serious
- Notification type: Border rejection notification
- Action Taken: Official detention
- Date: 20-01-2026

France : Salmonella in betel leaves from India
- Product: Food (Other food product / mixed) - Betel Leaves
- Risk: Serious
- Notification type: Border rejection notification
- Action Taken: Product (to be) redispatched or destroyed
- Date: 20-01-2026

Belgium : Dioxins in calcium stearate from India
- Product: Feed (Feed materials) - Calcium Stearate
- Risk: Potentially Serious
- Notification type: Information notification for follow-up
- Action Taken: Withdrawal from the market
- Date: 20-01-2026

Poland : CINNAMON BARK – no pesticide testing and no official health certificate
- Product: Food (Herbs and spices) - Cinnamon
- Risk: Not Serious
- Notification type: Border rejection notification
- Action Taken: Product (to be) redispatched or destroyed
- Date: 15-01-2026