Non-labelling of the preservative sorbic acid (E200) on the packaging in olives from Spain
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- prepared dishes and snacks
- Hazard
- labelling absence - {labelling absent/incomplete/incorrect}
- Origin
- Spain
- Notifier
- Slovakia
What is this? Some olives from Spain did not list sorbic acid (E200) on the label. Sorbic acid is a preservative used to keep food fresh.
What's happening? The preservative was not written on the package. This is against EU food rules.
Does this affect me? Only people in Slovakia or Czechia who bought these olives may have this product.
What should I do? Check your olives. If unsure, ask your doctor or pharmacist before eating them.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: prepared dishes and snacks · Hazard: labelling absence - {labelling absent/incomplete/incorrect} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Slovakia
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