EU alerts on cosmetic products: February 2006

Figures to cite

• In February 2006, the European Commission published 1 Safety Gate alert on cosmetic products, against 4 in January 2006 and 1 in February 2005. #
• Over twelve months (March 2005 to February 2006), 21 alerts were published, against 1 over the previous twelve months (+2000%). #
• The Netherlands notified the most alerts in February 2006 (1). #
• 0 of these 1 alerts give a barcode. #