EU alerts on cosmetic products: January 2011

Figures to cite

• In January 2011, the European Commission published 5 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 6 in December 2010 and 3 in January 2010. #
• Over twelve months (February 2010 to January 2011), 68 alerts were published, against 84 over the previous twelve months (-19%). #
• Germany notified the most alerts in January 2011 (2). #
• 0 of these 5 alerts give a barcode. #