EU alerts on cosmetic products: December 2005

Figures to cite

• In December 2005, the European Commission published 4 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 2 in November 2005 and 0 in December 2004. #
• Over twelve months (January 2005 to December 2005), 17 alerts were published, against 0 over the previous twelve months. #
• The most cited substance in December 2005 is HYDROQUINONE (1 alert). #
• Germany notified the most alerts in December 2005 (3). #
• 0 of these 4 alerts give a barcode. #