EU alerts on cosmetic products: May 2009
Figures to cite
- In May 2009, the European Commission published 11 Safety GateEU rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products. alerts on cosmetic products, against 5 in April 2009 and 4 in May 2008. #
- Over twelve months (June 2008 to May 2009), 69 alerts were published, against 93 over the previous twelve months (-26%). #
- The most cited substance in May 2009 is HYDROQUINONE (1 alert). #
- The Netherlands notified the most alerts in May 2009 (7). #
- 1 of these 11 alerts give a barcode. #
Most cited substances
Notifying countries
| The Netherlands | 7 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
| Italy | 1 |
| Germany | 1 |
Countries of origin of the products
| United Kingdom | 3 |
| Canada | 2 |
| Belgium | 2 |
| Pakistan | 1 |
| Switzerland | 1 |
Recorded products concerned (pages in French)
- None of these alerts concerns a product whose composition is on this site.
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