EU alerts on cosmetic products: July 2006

Figures to cite

• In July 2006, the European Commission published 9 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 2 in June 2006 and 1 in July 2005. #
• Over twelve months (August 2005 to July 2006), 32 alerts were published, against 5 over the previous twelve months (+540%). #
• The most cited substance in July 2006 is CHOLECALCIFEROL (1 alert). #
• France notified the most alerts in July 2006 (5). #
• 1 of these 9 alerts give a barcode. #