EU alerts on cosmetic products: March 2008

Figures to cite

• In March 2008, the European Commission published 7 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 8 in February 2008 and 2 in March 2007. #
• Over twelve months (April 2007 to March 2008), 94 alerts were published, against 45 over the previous twelve months (+109%). #
• The most cited substance in March 2008 is HYDROQUINONE (2 alerts). #
• Germany notified the most alerts in March 2008 (4). #
• 1 of these 7 alerts give a barcode. #