EU alerts on cosmetic products: November 2007

Figures to cite

• In November 2007, the European Commission published 11 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 0 in October 2007 and 7 in November 2006. #
• Over twelve months (December 2006 to November 2007), 88 alerts were published, against 38 over the previous twelve months (+132%). #
• The most cited substance in November 2007 is HYDROQUINONE (2 alerts). #
• Germany notified the most alerts in November 2007 (3). #
• 1 of these 11 alerts give a barcode. #