EU alerts on cosmetic products: July 2010

Figures to cite

• In July 2010, the European Commission published 5 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 1 in June 2010 and 14 in July 2009. #
• Over twelve months (August 2009 to July 2010), 54 alerts were published, against 86 over the previous twelve months (-37%). #
• The most cited substance in July 2010 is 2-NITRO-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE (1 alert). #
• Lithuania notified the most alerts in July 2010 (2). #
• 0 of these 5 alerts give a barcode. #