Login Get in touch
Food Safety Incidents

Bird s knotweed has been detected in Red clover seeds.

February 27 2025

Explore Regulations & Risks

On February 25, 2025, a significant incident involving Red clover seeds was reported by Россельхознадзор, the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance in Russia. The detection of bird's knotweed within the Red clover...

Articles in this database are automatically generated by our AI system based on data from the Digicomply APP. While we strive for accuracy, the articles may not contain complete or verified information and are intended for informational purposes only. For accurate and reliable information, we recommend using SGS Digicomply or consulting verified sources and experts. All content is copyrighted; please credit SGS Digicomply (digicomply.com) when sharing.

On February 25, 2025, a significant incident involving Red clover seeds was reported by Россельхознадзор, the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance in Russia. The detection of bird's knotweed within the Red clover seeds has raised concerns regarding the control measures in place for agricultural products.

This incident falls under the category of Control, highlighting the importance of monitoring and regulating seed quality to prevent the spread of invasive plant species. The identification of bird's knotweed in agricultural seeds can pose risks to local ecosystems and agricultural practices.

As authorities work to address this issue, the focus remains on ensuring that proper measures are implemented to manage the contamination and safeguard agricultural health. The actions taken by Россельхознадзор are crucial in maintaining the integrity of seed supply and protecting the agricultural sector from potential threats posed by invasive species.

The incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges faced in agricultural management and the necessity for stringent oversight in seed production and distribution.


  • Incident: Bird s knotweed has been detected in Red clover seeds.
  • Date: 2025-02-25
  • Product: Red clover seeds
  • Market: Available to SGS Digicomply users only. Explore the platform (for enterprises, no individual plans)
  • Hazard: Available to SGS Digicomply users only. Explore the platform (for enterprises, no individual plans)
  • Incident Category: Control
  • Hazard Category: null
  • Source: Россельхознадзор - Rosselkhoznadzor - Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance

For more detailed information about this and other similar incidents, with access to filtering options, historical data, and trend analysis, try the SGS Digicomply Food Safety Software. Explore SGS Digicomply Food Safety Intelligence Hub demos here. (for enterprises only, no individual plans)

Tags: Control, Россельхознадзор - Rosselkhoznadzor - Federal Ser, February 2025