EU alerts on cosmetic products: June 2009

Figures to cite

• In June 2009, the European Commission published 7 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 11 in May 2009 and 3 in June 2008. #
• Over twelve months (July 2008 to June 2009), 73 alerts were published, against 85 over the previous twelve months (-14%). #
• The most cited substance in June 2009 is CHOLECALCIFEROL (2 alerts). #
• Lithuania notified the most alerts in June 2009 (2). #
• 3 of these 7 alerts give a barcode. #