Ethephon Pesticide Residue Exceeds EU Limit in Pineapple from Benin
Summary
A RASFF notification was raised after Belgian authorities detected ethephon pesticide residues at 9.8 mg/kg in a pineapple shipment from Benin — approximately 4.9 times the EU maximum residue level of 2 mg/kg. Sampling was conducted on 15 April 2026. Belgium has taken action by informing authorities and reinforcing checks on pineapples, which have been distributed to other EU member countries. No follow-up actions have been recorded as of the notification date.
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What changed
A RASFF notification was raised for ethephon pesticide residues exceeding the EU maximum residue level in pineapples originating from Benin. The contaminated batch was sampled on 15 April 2026 and found to contain 9.8 mg/kg of ethephon against an EU-approved maximum of 2 mg/kg. Belgian authorities issued two actions: informing other member state authorities and reinforcing import checks on the affected product category.
Food importers and distributors handling pineapples from Benin should anticipate increased scrutiny at EU borders. Wholesale and retail operators receiving pineapples from this supply chain should verify current compliance status with their suppliers. Public health authorities in member countries that received distribution of the affected batch should monitor for any follow-up RASFF communications.
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Measures taken
| Country | Action | Product name | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | Informing authorities | Pineapple | None |
| Belgium | Reinforced checking | Pineapple | None |
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No follow-ups for this notification.
Products
| Category | Name | Distribution status | Hazard | Measures taken | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruits and vegetables | Pineapple | Distribution to other member countries |
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Hazards
| Sampling | Hazard | Category | Analytical results | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 APR 2026 | Ethephon - pesticide residues | Pesticide residues | 9.8 mg/kg - ppm | 2 mg/kg - ppm |
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