EU alerts on cosmetic products: July 2009

Figures to cite

• In July 2009, the European Commission published 14 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 7 in June 2009 and 1 in July 2008. #
• Over twelve months (August 2008 to July 2009), 86 alerts were published, against 77 over the previous twelve months (+12%). #
• The most cited substance in July 2009 is HYDROQUINONE (2 alerts). #
• The Netherlands notified the most alerts in July 2009 (4). #
• 2 of these 14 alerts give a barcode. #