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RASFFReference 2026.1216

Melatonin in food supplements

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RASFF

Identification and classification

Reference
2026.1216
Notification ID
823259
Classification
alert notification
Risk decision
potentially serious
Product type
food
Notification basis
consumer complaint
Status
ec_validated

RASFF

Product

Description
Food supplements
Distribution status
Description
product traded online
Notification ID
228
Notification ID
30375091
Category
Description
dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
Notification ID
18439
Product descriptions
  1. Notification ID
    30375107
    labelling
    1.9mg with Ashwagandha, Tryptophan and Vitamins B6 & B12, forest Fruits Flavour
    temperature
    Description
    ambient
    Notification ID
    27368
  2. Notification ID
    30375123
    labelling
    60 gummies
    temperature
    Description
    ambient
    Notification ID
    27368
  3. Notification ID
    30375139
    labelling
    70 gummies, Melatonin & Vitamin B6, Forest Fruits Flavour
    temperature
    Description
    ambient
    Notification ID
    27368

RASFF

Risk and analytical results

hazardObserved
Melatonin is a controlled substance and is only permitted in medicinal products. Therefore, this substance is not authorised for use in foods (including supplements)
Notification ID
130767

RASFF

Measures

  1. Action taken
    Description
    informing authorities
    Notification ID
    18380
    Notification ID
    30375224
    takenBy
    Notification ID
    5018
    isoCode
    IE
    organizationName
    Ireland
  2. Action taken
    Description
    public warning - press release
    Notification ID
    18838
    Notification ID
    30716853
    takenBy
    Notification ID
    5018
    isoCode
    IE
    organizationName
    Ireland

RASFF

Origin, notification and distribution

Origin
unknown origin
Notifying country or territory
Ireland
Published distribution
product traded online

RASFF

Published territorial roles

  1. Roles
    1. Role
      NOTIFYING
      notificationId
      823259
    Organisation
    code
    IE
    countryNetworkOrganizationId
    5018
    Description
    Ireland
    Notification ID
    57
  2. Roles
    1. Role
      FOR_FOLLOW_UP
      notificationId
      823259
    2. Role
      FOR_ATTENTION
      notificationId
      825372
    3. Role
      OPERATOR
      notificationId
      846280
    Organisation
    code
    ES
    countryNetworkOrganizationId
    5010
    Description
    Spain
    Notification ID
    2
  3. Roles
    1. Role
      ORIGIN
      notificationId
      823259
    Organisation
    code
    UO
    countryNetworkOrganizationId
    5248
    Description
    unknown origin
    Notification ID
    10243

RASFF

Follow-ups

  1. fupDate
    13-02-2026 12:52:46
    fupId
    823578
    fupNumber
    1
    fupType
    Description
    corrigendum
    Notification ID
    27663
    networkOrganizationId
    1
    organizationCode
    EU
    organizationDescription
    European Commission
  2. fupDate
    20-02-2026 16:50:57
    fupId
    825372
    fupNumber
    2
    fupType
    Description
    request
    Notification ID
    27665
    networkOrganizationId
    1
    organizationCode
    EU
    organizationDescription
    European Commission
  3. fupDate
    22-05-2026 12:11:56
    fupId
    846280
    fupNumber
    3
    fupType
    Description
    outcome of investigations
    Notification ID
    27674
    networkOrganizationId
    13501
    organizationCode
    ES
    organizationDescription
    FOOD AESAN
  4. fupDate
    04-06-2026 14:52:27
    fupId
    849132
    fupNumber
    4
    fupType
    Description
    measures taken
    Notification ID
    27672
    networkOrganizationId
    57
    organizationCode
    IE
    organizationDescription
    Ireland

RASFF

5010
  1. countryNetworkOrganizationId
    5010
    Notification ID
    35
    link
    http://aplicaciones.magrama.es/silum/web/novedades/novedades.jsp
  2. countryNetworkOrganizationId
    5010
    Notification ID
    36
5018
  1. countryNetworkOrganizationId
    5018
    Notification ID
    23
    link
    http://www.fsai.ie/news_centre/food_alerts.html
  2. countryNetworkOrganizationId
    5018
    Notification ID
    24
    link
    http://www.fsai.ie/news_centre/allergen_alerts.html

Provenance and context

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