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Salmonella (microbiological)
The hazard behind the EU’s 50% check rate on Indian black pepper — Salmonella must be absent in 25 g.
| Property | Value | Unit | Method | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salmonella | Absent in 25 g | — | — | Reg. (EU) 2019/1793 — temporary increase of official controls |
What is Salmonella (microbiological)?
The hazard behind the EU’s 50% check rate on Indian black pepper — Salmonella must be absent in 25 g.
The read
Salmonella is a microbiological, not chemical, hazard: the standard is absence in 25 g, and it is the reason Indian black pepper sits at a 50% physical-check rate under Reg. 2019/1793. Steam sterilisation and post-treatment microbiological testing are the controls.
Applies to
Sources
- Reg. (EU) 2019/1793 — temporary increase of official controls· Tier 1, retrieved 2026-07-16