EU alerts on cosmetic products: February 2010

Figures to cite

• In February 2010, the European Commission published 4 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 3 in January 2010 and 14 in February 2009. #
• Over twelve months (March 2009 to February 2010), 74 alerts were published, against 64 over the previous twelve months (+16%). #
• The most cited substance in February 2010 is BASIC RED 22 (1 alert). #
• Germany notified the most alerts in February 2010 (3). #
• 0 of these 4 alerts give a barcode. #