EU alerts on cosmetic products: September 2006

Figures to cite

• In September 2006, the European Commission published 4 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 3 in August 2006 and 3 in September 2005. #
• Over twelve months (October 2005 to September 2006), 35 alerts were published, against 9 over the previous twelve months (+289%). #
• The most cited substance in September 2006 is LIDOCAINE (2 alerts). #
• Cyprus notified the most alerts in September 2006 (2). #
• 1 of these 4 alerts give a barcode. #