PR260950en

29/05/2026

FOOD SAFETY AND SECURITY AUTHORITY NOTICE

In accordance with Chapter 649 of the Food Safety and Security Authority Act, and in line with the Authority's role to ensure transparency and public awareness on matters relating to food safety and security, the Authority hereby informs the public that following information received through the Rapid Alert for Food and Feed (RASFF).

 

According to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, the product in question should not be consumed because it was found to contain the additive maltitol (E965), which is not permitted in products containing less than 25% cocoa.

 

Product Description:
Cocoa Based Powder with sweeteners

Brand:Valor
Origin:Spain
Weight:200g

Lot Numbers /

Best Before:

V25128M1 / 11-2026

V25070T1 / 09-2026

V25259T1 / 03-2027

O2603611 / 08-2027

O2605621 / 08-2027

 

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Consumers are advised not to consume the implicated product and either dispose of it or return it to the store from which it was purchased.

 

For further information, the public may contact the Food Safety and Security Authority on telephone number +356 26025000 from Monday to Friday between 08:00 a.m. and 03:00 p.m. or send an email to [email protected].