EU alerts on cosmetic products: October 2009

Figures to cite

• In October 2009, the European Commission published 4 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 0 in September 2009 and 5 in October 2008. #
• Over twelve months (November 2008 to October 2009), 74 alerts were published, against 62 over the previous twelve months (+19%). #
• The most cited substance in October 2009 is CHROMIUM (1 alert). #
• United Kingdom notified the most alerts in October 2009 (2). #
• 0 of these 4 alerts give a barcode. #