EU alerts on cosmetic products: October 2010

Figures to cite

• In October 2010, the European Commission published 3 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 15 in September 2010 and 4 in October 2009. #
• Over twelve months (November 2009 to October 2010), 77 alerts were published, against 74 over the previous twelve months (+4%). #
• The most cited substance in October 2010 is CI 51319 (1 alert). #
• Germany notified the most alerts in October 2010 (1). #
• 0 of these 3 alerts give a barcode. #