EU alerts on cosmetic products: May 2008

Figures to cite

• In May 2008, the European Commission published 4 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 5 in April 2008 and 7 in May 2007. #
• Over twelve months (June 2007 to May 2008), 93 alerts were published, against 51 over the previous twelve months (+82%). #
• The most cited substance in May 2008 is BIS-ISOBUTYL PEG-14/AMODIMETHICONE COPOLYMER (2 alerts). #
• Cyprus notified the most alerts in May 2008 (2). #
• 1 of these 4 alerts give a barcode. #