EU alerts on cosmetic products: February 2008

Figures to cite

• In February 2008, the European Commission published 8 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 2 in January 2008 and 1 in February 2007. #
• Over twelve months (March 2007 to February 2008), 89 alerts were published, against 43 over the previous twelve months (+107%). #
• The most cited substance in February 2008 is BIS-ISOBUTYL PEG-14/AMODIMETHICONE COPOLYMER (2 alerts). #
• Belgium notified the most alerts in February 2008 (3). #
• 0 of these 8 alerts give a barcode. #