73 notifications since 1 January 2020 named Lebanon as a country of origin, rank 61 of 163 origins. 11 in the 365 days to 8 November 2026, against 14 in the 365 days before, down 21%. 15% were border rejections, where the consignment was stopped at the EU's outer border, against 30% for all origins.
The finding reported most often was chlorpyrifos (7 notifications, 10%), then ethylene oxide (7). The product category with most notifications was herbs and spices (24). 60% carried a serious risk decision, against 52% for all origins.
Counts start on 1 January 2020 and run to 8 November 2026, the day the list was last read. A notification that names two countries of origin counts for each. Findings come from our word list matched against the EU subject line, which is never shown; 96% of all notifications match it, the rest count as other finding. Each reference links to the official record on RASFF Window. How this works.
Latest notifications on products from Lebanon
The newest 25 of 73, newest first, each built from fixed word lists. The reference opens the official record.
- Alert notified by Germany: chlorpyrifos and unauthorised colours in sumac from Lebanon, risk decision potentially serious, reference 2026.9521, validated 26 October 2026.
- Alert notified by the Netherlands: Salmonella in tahini or halva from Lebanon, risk decision serious, reference 2026.8542, validated 25 September 2026.
- Border rejection notified by Spain: pesticide residues in spices from Lebanon, risk decision potentially serious, reference 2026.5259, validated 15 June 2026.
- Border rejection notified by Greece: Sudan dyes in chilli powder from Lebanon, risk decision serious, reference 2026.3564, validated 24 April 2026.
- Border rejection notified by Cyprus: unauthorised colours in confectionery from Lebanon, risk decision not serious, reference 2026.2892, validated 5 April 2026.
- Information for follow up notified by the Netherlands: missing or incorrect health certificates and documents for a mixed food product from Lebanon, risk decision not serious, reference 2026.2722, validated 30 March 2026.
- Information for attention notified by Switzerland: ethylene oxide in spices from Lebanon, risk decision potentially serious, reference 2026.2271, validated 18 March 2026.
- Information for attention notified by Switzerland: a finding outside our word list in spices from Lebanon, risk decision serious, reference 2026.2270, validated 18 March 2026.
- Information for follow up notified by the Netherlands: spoilage or decomposition in olive oil from Lebanon, risk decision potential risk, reference 2026.1698, validated 2 March 2026.
- Information for follow up notified by Germany: illegal import or unapproved establishment for soft drinks from Lebanon, risk decision not serious, reference 2026.0753, validated 29 January 2026.
- Alert notified by Denmark: chlorpyrifos in dill from Lebanon, risk decision potentially serious, reference 2026.0533, validated 22 January 2026.
- Information for attention notified by France: pyrrolizidine alkaloids in cumin from Lebanon, risk decision serious, reference 2025.8664, validated 7 November 2025.
- Information for follow up notified by the Netherlands: chlorpyrifos and acetamiprid in herbs or spices from Lebanon, risk decision potentially serious, reference 2025.6462, validated 25 August 2025.
- Alert notified by Ireland: aflatoxins in nutmeg from Lebanon, risk decision serious, reference 2025.4660, validated 23 June 2025.
- Information for attention notified by Norway: a finding outside our word list in chocolate from Lebanon, risk decision potential risk, reference 2025.4554, validated 18 June 2025.
- Information for follow up notified by Germany: illegal import or unapproved establishment for biscuits from Lebanon, risk decision potential risk, reference 2025.4475, validated 13 June 2025.
- Border rejection notified by Cyprus: pesticide residues in vine leaves from Lebanon, risk decision serious, reference 2025.4348, validated 10 June 2025.
- Information for attention notified by Ireland: undeclared peanut in garlic powder from Lebanon, risk decision serious, reference 2025.3188, validated 29 April 2025.
- Information for attention notified by Switzerland: ethylene oxide in ginger from Lebanon, risk decision serious, reference 2025.2812, validated 15 April 2025.
- Information for attention notified by Germany: undeclared sulphites in apricots from Lebanon, risk decision serious, reference 2025.0719, validated 3 February 2025.
- Information for follow up notified by Denmark: chlorpyrifos in olives from Lebanon, risk decision potentially serious, reference 2025.0038, validated 3 January 2025.
- Alert notified by Sweden: Salmonella in tahini or halva from Lebanon, risk decision serious, reference 2024.9449, validated 20 December 2024.
- Alert notified by Sweden: a finding outside our word list in turmeric from Lebanon, risk decision potentially serious, reference 2024.9332, validated 17 December 2024.
- Information for attention notified by Germany: Salmonella in tahini or halva from Lebanon, risk decision serious, reference 2024.8836, validated 29 November 2024.
- Border rejection notified by Cyprus: preservatives (benzoic or sorbic acid) in pastes from Lebanon, risk decision not serious, reference 2024.8782, validated 28 November 2024.
Products from Lebanon with their own page: Herbs and spices (24).
The numbers
| Year | Notifications |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 (to 8 Nov 2026) | 11 |
| Type | Notifications | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Border rejection | 11 | 15% |
| Alert | 31 | 42% |
| Information for follow up | 11 | 15% |
| Information for attention | 20 | 27% |
| Risk decision | Notifications | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Serious | 44 | 60% |
| Potentially serious | 9 | 12% |
| Potential risk | 5 | 7% |
| Not serious | 9 | 12% |
| Undecided | 5 | 7% |
| No risk | 1 | 1% |
| Finding | Notifications | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chlorpyrifos | 7 | 10% |
| Ethylene oxide | 7 | 10% |
| Pesticide residues | 7 | 10% |
| Other finding | 6 | 8% |
| Salmonella | 6 | 8% |
| Aflatoxins | 5 | 7% |
| Undeclared sulphites | 5 | 7% |
| Pyrrolizidine alkaloids | 4 | 5% |
| Unauthorised colours | 4 | 5% |
| Thiamethoxam | 3 | 4% |
| Acetamiprid | 2 | 3% |
| Missing or incorrect health certificates and documents | 2 | 3% |
| Product category | Notifications | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Herbs and spices | 24 | 33% |
| Fruit and vegetables | 13 | 18% |
| Nuts, nut products and seeds | 12 | 16% |
| Cereals and bakery products | 6 | 8% |
| Confectionery | 5 | 7% |
| Other and mixed food products | 4 | 5% |
| Non alcoholic beverages | 3 | 4% |
| Soups, sauces and condiments | 2 | 3% |
| Cocoa, coffee and tea | 1 | 1% |
| Fats and oils | 1 | 1% |
| Food contact materials | 1 | 1% |
| Milk and milk products | 1 | 1% |
| Notifying country | Notifications | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 27 | 37% |
| Cyprus | 8 | 11% |
| Sweden | 7 | 10% |
| Belgium | 6 | 8% |
| Switzerland | 5 | 7% |
| Netherlands | 5 | 7% |
| Denmark | 4 | 5% |
| Austria | 2 | 3% |
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