EU alerts on cosmetic products: January 2008

Figures to cite

• In January 2008, the European Commission published 2 Safety GateEU rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products. alerts on cosmetic products, against 5 in December 2007 and 1 in January 2007. #
• Over twelve months (February 2007 to January 2008), 82 alerts were published, against 43 over the previous twelve months (+91%). #
• The most cited substance in January 2008 is BIS-ISOBUTYL PEG-14/AMODIMETHICONE COPOLYMER (1 alert). #
• Spain notified the most alerts in January 2008 (1). #
• 0 of these 2 alerts give a barcode. #