EU alerts on cosmetic products: July 2007

Figures to cite

• In July 2007, the European Commission published 9 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 11 in June 2007 and 9 in July 2006. #
• Over twelve months (August 2006 to July 2007), 60 alerts were published, against 32 over the previous twelve months (+88%). #
• The most cited substance in July 2007 is DIBUTYL PHTHALATE (1 alert). #
• Germany notified the most alerts in July 2007 (3). #
• 3 of these 9 alerts give a barcode. #