EU alerts on cosmetic products: May 2006

Figures to cite

• In May 2006, the European Commission published 3 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 1 in April 2006 and 1 in May 2005. #
• Over twelve months (June 2005 to May 2006), 24 alerts were published, against 2 over the previous twelve months (+1100%). #
• The most cited substance in May 2006 is HYDROQUINONE (2 alerts). #
• Germany notified the most alerts in May 2006 (2). #
• 1 of these 3 alerts give a barcode. #