EU alerts on cosmetic products: November 2006

Figures to cite

• In November 2006, the European Commission published 7 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 0 in October 2006 and 2 in November 2005. #
• Over twelve months (December 2005 to November 2006), 38 alerts were published, against 13 over the previous twelve months (+192%). #
• The most cited substance in November 2006 is DIBUTYL PHTHALATE (2 alerts). #
• The Netherlands notified the most alerts in November 2006 (4). #
• 5 of these 7 alerts give a barcode. #