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EU alerts on cosmetic products: June 2008

Figures to cite

  • In June 2008, the European Commission published 3 Safety GateEU rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products. alerts on cosmetic products, against 4 in May 2008 and 11 in June 2007. #
  • Over twelve months (July 2007 to June 2008), 85 alerts were published, against 60 over the previous twelve months (+42%). #
  • The most cited substance in June 2008 is HYDROQUINONE (2 alerts). #
  • Germany notified the most alerts in June 2008 (1). #
  • 0 of these 3 alerts give a barcode. #

Safety Gate, EU rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products: cosmetic alerts from the weekly reports, retrieved 22 October 2026.

Source: European Commission, Safety Gate weekly reports (CC0).

Most cited substances

Notifying countries

Germany1
Belgium1
Estonia1

Countries of origin of the products

France1
United Kingdom1
United States1

Recorded products concerned (pages in French)

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