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Indian Exported Dried Garlic Detected with Excessive Lead Levels

2025-06-12

Time: 2025-06-11 09:06 Source: Foodmate Network Author: Zexi

Core Tip

According to the EU Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF), on June 9, 2025, Poland notified the non-compliance of Indian exported dried garlic via RASFF.

Note: This information is sourced from the official EU website.

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News Details

Foodmate Network News – According to the EU Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF), on June 9, 2025, Poland notified the non-compliance of Indian exported dried garlic via RASFF. The specific notification content is as follows:

Notification Date	Notifying Country	Notified Product	Reference Number	Reason for Notification	Distribution Status/Measures Taken	Notification Type
2025-06-09	Poland	Dried Garlic	2025.4311	Lead detected (4.337 ± 0.867 mg/kg, maximum limit: 0.10 mg/kg)	Product not yet placed on the market / Destroyed	Border Refusal Notification

Key Observations

Regulatory Non-Compliance: The lead content in the Indian dried garlic significantly exceeded the EU’s maximum allowable limit of 0.10 mg/kg.
Mitigation Measures: The non-compliant products were intercepted at the border, preventing market entry, and subsequently destroyed to eliminate safety risks.
Industry Impact: This incident highlights the EU’s stringent border controls for heavy metal residues in food imports, particularly for high-risk commodities like dried garlic.

Industry Reminder

Foodmate Network advises exporters to:

Strictly adhere to EU regulations and conduct thorough heavy metal testing prior to export.

Implement traceability systems to ensure product safety and compliance.

Strengthen quality control measures to avoid similar non-compliance issues.

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