EU alerts on cosmetic products: October 2008

Figures to cite

• In October 2008, the European Commission published 5 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 4 in September 2008 and 0 in October 2007. #
• Over twelve months (November 2007 to October 2008), 62 alerts were published, against 84 over the previous twelve months (-26%). #
• The most cited substance in October 2008 is HYDROQUINONE (2 alerts). #
• Austria notified the most alerts in October 2008 (2). #
• 2 of these 5 alerts give a barcode. #