EU alerts on cosmetic products: December 2008
Figures to cite
- In December 2008, the European Commission published 3 Safety GateEU rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products. alerts on cosmetic products, against 6 in November 2008 and 5 in December 2007. #
- Over twelve months (January 2008 to December 2008), 55 alerts were published, against 81 over the previous twelve months (-32%). #
- The most cited substance in December 2008 is HYDROQUINONE (1 alert). #
- Portugal notified the most alerts in December 2008 (1). #
- 1 of these 3 alerts give a barcode. #
Most cited substances
Notifying countries
| Portugal | 1 |
| Ireland | 1 |
| Belgium | 1 |
Countries of origin of the products
| Italy | 1 |
| People's Republic of China | 1 |
| Congo | 1 |
Recorded products concerned (pages in French)
- None of these alerts concerns a product whose composition is on this site.
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