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Countries of origin · 12 Nov 2026

Food from Indonesia: safety alerts and border rejections

Every food safety notice we track for products from Indonesia: EU RASFF alerts and border rejections, and the import refusals and recalls published by Japan, Australia, the US, the UK and Canada.

Notices, 12 months33prior 12 months: 36
Border rejections, 12 months18refused at the border
Top hazard, 3 yearsPlant and marine toxins23 notices
Reported by2Australia, EU (RASFF)

Notices per month

EU (RASFF)Australia
025710NovEU (RASFF), Jan 2023: 4Australia, Jan 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Feb 2023: 5EU (RASFF), Mar 2023: 4EU (RASFF), Apr 2023: 2EU (RASFF), May 2023: 1MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2023: 1Australia, Jun 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Aug 2023: 2EU (RASFF), Sep 2023: 1Australia, Sep 2023: 2EU (RASFF), Oct 2023: 2EU (RASFF), Nov 2023: 3Australia, Nov 2023: 1NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2023: 2Australia, Dec 2023: 2EU (RASFF), Jan 2024: 2Australia, Jan 2024: 2EU (RASFF), Feb 2024: 4Australia, Feb 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Mar 2024: 2Australia, Mar 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Apr 2024: 2EU (RASFF), May 2024: 2Australia, May 2024: 7MayEU (RASFF), Jul 2024: 3Australia, Jul 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Aug 2024: 1Australia, Aug 2024: 5EU (RASFF), Sep 2024: 2Australia, Sep 2024: 4EU (RASFF), Oct 2024: 3EU (RASFF), Nov 2024: 4Australia, Nov 2024: 1NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2024: 2Australia, Dec 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Jan 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Feb 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Mar 2025: 1Australia, Mar 2025: 2Australia, Apr 2025: 2EU (RASFF), May 2025: 3Australia, May 2025: 1MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2025: 3EU (RASFF), Jul 2025: 2EU (RASFF), Aug 2025: 1Australia, Aug 2025: 2Australia, Sep 2025: 2EU (RASFF), Oct 2025: 5Australia, Oct 2025: 3EU (RASFF), Nov 2025: 4NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2025: 6Australia, Dec 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Jan 2026: 3EU (RASFF), Feb 2026: 1Australia, Feb 2026: 2EU (RASFF), Mar 2026: 1Australia, Mar 2026: 3EU (RASFF), Apr 2026: 1Australia, Apr 2026: 1EU (RASFF), May 2026: 3MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2026: 2Australia, Jun 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Jul 2026: 1Australia, Jul 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Aug 2026: 1Australia, Aug 2026: 1Nov

Hazards, last 3 years

Plant and marine toxins23Aflatoxins19Histamine10Process and environmental contamin7Additives (unauthorised or over li6Undeclared allergen6Foreign bodies5Documents and labelling5Ochratoxin A5Cadmium3Colours3Unauthorised novel food or GMO3

Products, last 3 years

Herbs and spices26Fish23Prepared and snack foods22Fruit and vegetables8Nuts and seeds6Cereals and bakery6Crustaceans4Additives and flavourings3Confectionery and cocoa3Molluscs2Food supplements2Tea, coffee and cocoa1

Producers named in border rejections

Cv Arira Pangindo 3Pt. Ajaib Toha Putra 2CV Arira Pangindo 2PT Sinarkarunia Sejahtera 2Arira Pangindo (Bogor, Indonesia) 2PT Mitra Asia Synergy 2Cv. Arira Pangindo 1Pt. Dellfood Sentosa Corpindo 1Pt. Central Auto Perkasa 1Pt Guna Cipta Multi Rasa 1PT Berkat Rasa Fajarindo 1PT. Mega Exim Nirwana 1Pt Hasil Jaya Semesta 1PT. Damena Sumber Rejeki 1Pt Mamaincu Makmur Selaras 1CV. Kayarasa Food Indonesia 1PT Mayora Indah Tbk 1PT Bogasari Floor Mills 1CV Arira Pangindo Kusuka 1Susi Indonesia 1Sari Murni Indonesia 1CV Sentosa Multi Jaya 1S&K Foods Trading Pty Ltd 1PT Sumber Samudera 1

Australia and Japan name the producer or shipper of each rejected consignment.

Latest notices

DateSourceProductHazardType
21 Aug 2026AUCassava chips
Cv. Arira Pangindo
Plant and marine toxins
52 mg/kg, 45 mg/kg.
Border rejection
7 Aug 2026EU2 out of 3 consignments of fish from Indonesia in 1 container were not presented for an ofOtherInformation · not serious
31 Jul 2026AUInstant porridge
Pt. Dellfood Sentosa Corpindo
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)
n/a
Border rejection
16 Jul 2026EUExceedance of aflatoxin & ochratoxin in Nutmeg from IndonesiaAflatoxinsBorder rejection · potentially serious
25 Jun 2026EUCadmium on mangosteen from IndonesiaCadmiumAlert · serious
19 Jun 2026AUSate Daging - Satay peanut sauce
Pt. Central Auto Perkasa
Aflatoxins
0.018 mg/kg
Border rejection
12 Jun 2026EUCorpo estraneo (amo da pesca) in tentacolo di polpo oceanico dall'indonesia // Foreign bodForeign bodiesInformation · serious
26 May 2026EUaflatoxin B1 and ochratoxin-A in nutmeg from IndonesiaAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
18 May 2026EUConsignment of raw materials for the production of gelatine and collagen (fish skin) was iDocuments and labellingInformation · not serious
8 May 2026EUniezadeklarowany alergen (gluten) w cukrze kokosowym z Indonezji ///undeclared allergen (gUndeclared allergenInformation · no risk
22 Apr 2026AURosen (rose) paste flavouring
Pt Guna Cipta Multi Rasa
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)
n/a
Border rejection
15 Apr 2026EUBorder rejection of consignment of nutmeg due to missing official certificateDocuments and labellingBorder rejection · potential risk
26 Mar 2026AUCoated peanuts
PT Berkat Rasa Fajarindo
Aflatoxins
0.022 mg/kg
Border rejection
23 Mar 2026AUSoft shell crab
Pt. Ajaib Toha Putra
Veterinary drug residues
0.002 mg/kg,
Border rejection
18 Mar 2026AUCassava chips – various flavours
PT. Mega Exim Nirwana
Plant and marine toxins
70 mg/kg,
Border rejection
9 Mar 2026EUNutmeg Indonesia AflatoxinAflatoxinsBorder rejection · potentially serious
27 Feb 2026EUPresencia de sulfitos no declarados en el etiquetado de endulzante de origen natural//PresUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
24 Feb 2026AUSoft shell crab
Pt. Ajaib Toha Putra
Veterinary drug residues
0.003 mg/kg
Border rejection
18 Feb 2026AUChilled tuna loin
Pt Hasil Jaya Semesta
Histamine
2270 mg/kg
Border rejection
30 Jan 2026EUUnauthorised colouring agent Orange II in tea extract powder from FranceColoursInformation · potential risk
23 Jan 2026EUNovel Food kratom in kratom powder from IndonesiaUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potentially serious
12 Jan 2026EUNutmeg Indonesia AflatoxinAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
30 Dec 2025EUAflatoxin in peanut sauce from IndonesiaAflatoxinsInformation · potentially serious
17 Dec 2025EUPAH4 in smoked shrimps from Indonesia.Process and environmental contaminantsBorder rejection · serious
17 Dec 2025EUPAH4 in smoked fish from Indonesia.Process and environmental contaminantsBorder rejection · serious
17 Dec 2025EUPAH4 in smoked fish from Indonesia.Process and environmental contaminantsBorder rejection · serious
12 Dec 2025EUFood supplement with novel food ingredients from IndonesiaUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potential risk
5 Dec 2025AUMahi Mahi (fish)
PT. Damena Sumber Rejeki
Histamine
770 mg/kg
Border rejection
3 Dec 2025EUUndeclared gluten in ground nutmeg from Indonesia, via Poland, via Hungary and via GermanyUndeclared allergenAlert · potentially serious
28 Nov 2025EUPAH's in smoked tilapia from IndonesiaProcess and environmental contaminantsInformation · serious
26 Nov 2025EUMetal foreign body in gluten free coconut cookiesForeign bodiesAlert · potentially serious
24 Nov 2025EUSalmonella spp. in ground organic black pepper from Germany, packaged in the Czech RepubliSalmonellaAlert · serious
14 Nov 2025EUSalmonella agona in Coconut from IndonesiaSalmonellaInformation · serious
31 Oct 2025AUCassava chips
Pt Mamaincu Makmur Selaras
Plant and marine toxins
99 mg/kg
Border rejection
31 Oct 2025AUCassava chips
CV. Kayarasa Food Indonesia
Plant and marine toxins
19 mg/kg
Border rejection
28 Oct 2025EUMercury in frozen swordfish (Xiphias gladius)MercuryInformation · serious
28 Oct 2025EUPresencia de sulfitos no declarados en el etiquetado de endulzante de origen natural proceUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
27 Oct 2025EUforeign body (plastic and metal pieces) in desiccated coconut from IndonesiaForeign bodiesInformation · potentially serious
21 Oct 2025AUBiscuits – various flavours
PT Mayora Indah Tbk
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)
n/a
Border rejection
17 Oct 2025EUaflatoxine in indonesian nutmegAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
15 Oct 2025EUHigh level of Ascorbic acid in fresh tuna fillets (Thunnus Albacares) from IndonesiaOtherInformation · not serious
17 Sep 2025AUFlour - kunci biru and segitiga biru
PT Bogasari Floor Mills
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)
n/a
Border rejection
15 Sep 2025AUCassava chips
CV Arira Pangindo Kusuka
Plant and marine toxins
51 mg/kg
Border rejection
11 Aug 2025AUCandlenut kemiri
Susi Indonesia
Foreign bodies
n/a
Border rejection
11 Aug 2025AUCandlenut kemiri
Sari Murni Indonesia
Foreign bodies
n/a
Border rejection
1 Aug 2025EUIprodione and prochloraz in mangosteens from IndonesiaOtherInformation · potential risk
24 Jul 2025EUNo health certificate or test results for nutmeg from Indonesia via UkraineDocuments and labellingBorder rejection · not serious
17 Jul 2025EUAflatoxins in nutmegs from IndonesiaAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
26 Jun 2025EUMitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine in kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) from IndonesiaOtherInformation · serious
11 Jun 2025EUOchratoxin A in Indonesian NutmegOchratoxin ABorder rejection · potentially serious
5 Jun 2025EUGluten containing grains in organic coconut sugar, from IndonesiaOtherAlert · potentially serious
14 May 2025EUaflatoxins in Indonesian nutmeg shrivelsAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
13 May 2025EUSteroid detection in frozen fishOtherInformation · serious
2 May 2025EUaflatoxins in Indonesian nutmeg shrivels brokenAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
1 May 2025AUTapioca crackers
CV Sentosa Multi Jaya
Plant and marine toxins
59 mg/kg
Border rejection
9 Apr 2025AUTuna loin
S&K Foods Trading Pty Ltd
Histamine
429 mg/kg
Border rejection
4 Apr 2025AUFrozen clam meat
PT Sumber Samudera
E. coli
21.0, 15.0, 2.8, 9.3, 15.0 MPN/g
Border rejection
17 Mar 2025AUFresh tuna loins
PT Indo Samudra Nusantara
Histamine
818 mg/kg, 1065 mg/kg
Border rejection
4 Mar 2025AUDried smoked & shaved skipjack tuna
Pt Nichindo Manado Suisan
Histamine
251.5 mg/kg
Border rejection
4 Mar 2025EUListeria monocytogenes in frozen octopusListeria monocytogenesInformation · potentially serious