EU UPDATES LIST OF RISKY FOOD IMPORTS

The European Commission has revised its rules on increased checks for certain food imports under Regulation (EU) 2019/1973. This update, based on 2024 data and Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) notifications, reflects changes in food safety risks.

Key updates include:

1/ Increased checks: Zara lemons (Bangladesh), okra and cumin seeds (India), black-eyed beans (Madagascar), Capsicum peppers (Rwanda), dried oregano (Türkiye), and durian (Vietnam).
2/ Reduced checks: Oranges (Egypt), Sesamum seeds (India), and botanical food supplements (India).
3/ Changes to requirements: Special certifications are no longer required for Sesamum seeds (Ethiopia), turnip preparations (Lebanon), Capsicum peppers (Sri Lanka), and cumin seeds (Türkiye).
4/ Removed from list: Yardlong beans (Dominican Republic).