EU alerts on cosmetic products: June 2007

Figures to cite

• In June 2007, the European Commission published 11 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 7 in May 2007 and 2 in June 2006. #
• Over twelve months (July 2006 to June 2007), 60 alerts were published, against 24 over the previous twelve months (+150%). #
• The most cited substance in June 2007 is DIBUTYL PHTHALATE (5 alerts). #
• The Netherlands notified the most alerts in June 2007 (3). #
• 0 of these 11 alerts give a barcode. #