EU alerts on cosmetic products: August 2005

Figures to cite

• In August 2005, the European Commission published 1 Safety Gate alert on cosmetic products, against 1 in July 2005 and 0 in August 2004. #
• Over twelve months (September 2004 to August 2005), 6 alerts were published, against 0 over the previous twelve months. #
• The most cited substance in August 2005 is HYDROQUINONE (1 alert). #
• Germany notified the most alerts in August 2005 (1). #
• 0 of these 1 alerts give a barcode. #