EU alerts on cosmetic products: December 2006

Figures to cite

• In December 2006, the European Commission published 12 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 7 in November 2006 and 4 in December 2005. #
• Over twelve months (January 2006 to December 2006), 46 alerts were published, against 17 over the previous twelve months (+171%). #
• The most cited substance in December 2006 is DIBUTYL PHTHALATE (7 alerts). #
• Cyprus notified the most alerts in December 2006 (7). #
• 1 of these 12 alerts give a barcode. #