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EU alerts on cosmetic products: March 2009

Figures to cite

  • In March 2009, the European Commission published 5 Safety GateEU rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products. alerts on cosmetic products, against 14 in February 2009 and 7 in March 2008. #
  • Over twelve months (April 2008 to March 2009), 62 alerts were published, against 94 over the previous twelve months (-34%). #
  • The most cited substance in March 2009 is 2-NITRO-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE (1 alert). #
  • Slovenia notified the most alerts in March 2009 (1). #
  • 0 of these 5 alerts give a barcode. #

Most cited substances

Notifying countries

Slovenia1
Ireland1
Portugal1
Germany1
The Netherlands1

Countries of origin of the products

United Kingdom1
People's Republic of China1
Spain1
Pakistan1
Germany1

Recorded products concerned (pages in French)

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