EU alerts on cosmetic products: August 2006

Figures to cite

• In August 2006, the European Commission published 3 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 9 in July 2006 and 1 in August 2005. #
• Over twelve months (September 2005 to August 2006), 34 alerts were published, against 6 over the previous twelve months (+467%). #
• The most cited substance in August 2006 is HYDROQUINONE (1 alert). #
• Germany notified the most alerts in August 2006 (2). #
• 1 of these 3 alerts give a barcode. #