The European Commission identified 165 suspected fraud cases among 665 iRASFF notifications for August. Products listed as originating in the Netherlands also appear in the report. These include veal, soft drinks, and dried mandarin peel. The notifications concern cross-border irregularities. Whether fraud actually occurred has not been established. The Commission published its monthly report on September 24.
Dietetic foods, dietary supplements, and fortified foods make up the largest group. The report lists 45 suspicions in this category. Fruits and vegetables follow with 14 notifications. Nonalcoholic beverages account for 13, while cereals and bakery products account for 10.
Market inspections brought 92 suspicions to light. Border checks identified 25. Another 19 came through consumer complaints. Companies can use the notifications to assess fraud risks in their supply chains.
The report also notes discrepancies in product composition. Egg pasta from Italy had a declared egg content of 20%. The measured amount was 11.3%. Several notifications involving chicken meat concerned added water.
A German notification concerns veal listed as originating in the Netherlands. The measured fat content was 10.5 grams per 100 grams. The declared amount was 7.8 grams per 100 grams.
Denmark reported soft drinks with the same listed origin. The benzoic acid level was 360 milligrams per liter. According to the report, the additive level does not meet EU limits. Another Danish notification concerned dried mandarin peel with the same listed origin. The report lists several sweeteners in that case.
Source: Europese Commissie
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