EU alerts on cosmetic products: June 2006

Figures to cite

• In June 2006, the European Commission published 2 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 3 in May 2006 and 2 in June 2005. #
• Over twelve months (July 2005 to June 2006), 24 alerts were published, against 4 over the previous twelve months (+500%). #
• The most cited substance in June 2006 is DIBUTYL PHTHALATE (1 alert). #
• Latvia notified the most alerts in June 2006 (1). #
• 0 of these 2 alerts give a barcode. #