March 7, 2012

Germany detects PCB traces in China's vitamin B2 feed grade

Germany has detected traces of dioxin-like polychlorobifenyls (PCBs) in a consignment of feed grade vitamin B2 (80%) imported from China.

The European Commission has been informed about this.

According to the Bundesamt für Verbraucherschutz und Lebensmittelsicherheit (BVL), results from sampling undertaken by a German company in mid-January, showed that batches contained PCB levels rising to 5.15 pg WHO TEQ/g.

It is understood that part of the shipment was also distributed from Germany to Brazil.