EU alerts on cosmetic products: November 2005

Figures to cite

• In November 2005, the European Commission published 2 Safety GateEU rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products. alerts on cosmetic products, against 2 in October 2005 and 0 in November 2004. #
• Over twelve months (December 2004 to November 2005), 13 alerts were published, against 0 over the previous twelve months. #
• The most cited substance in November 2005 is HYDROQUINONE (2 alerts). #
• France notified the most alerts in November 2005 (1). #
• 0 of these 2 alerts give a barcode. #