[RASFF] Overview of RASFF FCM notifications in November 2015

The European Commission validated 268 RASFF notifications this month, including 241 notifications on food, 14 notifications on feed, 13 notifications on food contact materials (FCMs).



The major hazards for the 13 notifications on FCMs are migration of hazardous substances such as formaldehyde, melamine, nickel and chromium. Among the notifications, there are 10 of Chinese FCMs products, accounting for 76.92%, such as glass, turner, steel grill, plastic soup plate, kitchen scissors, kitchen knives. Accompanying measures are also taken to recall or withdraw products.

C&K Testing hereby reminds FCMs-related enterprises to enhance the product quality by learning more about the reasons for notifications.