EU alerts on cosmetic products: March 2010

Figures to cite

• In March 2010, the European Commission published 2 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 4 in February 2010 and 5 in March 2009. #
• Over twelve months (April 2009 to March 2010), 71 alerts were published, against 62 over the previous twelve months (+15%). #
• France notified the most alerts in March 2010 (1). #
• 0 of these 2 alerts give a barcode. #