EU alerts on cosmetic products: November 2008

Figures to cite

• In November 2008, the European Commission published 6 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 5 in October 2008 and 11 in November 2007. #
• Over twelve months (December 2007 to November 2008), 57 alerts were published, against 88 over the previous twelve months (-35%). #
• The most cited substance in November 2008 is BISHYDROXYETHYL BISCETYL MALONAMIDE (4 alerts). #
• Portugal notified the most alerts in November 2008 (4). #
• 0 of these 6 alerts give a barcode. #