EU alerts on cosmetic products: August 2010

Figures to cite

• In August 2010, the European Commission published 9 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 5 in July 2010 and 0 in August 2009. #
• Over twelve months (September 2009 to August 2010), 63 alerts were published, against 79 over the previous twelve months (-20%). #
• The most cited substance in August 2010 is FORMALDEHYDE (3 alerts). #
• Ireland notified the most alerts in August 2010 (4). #
• 1 of these 9 alerts give a barcode. #