EU alerts on cosmetic products: February 2011

Figures to cite

• In February 2011, the European Commission published 17 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 5 in January 2011 and 4 in February 2010. #
• Over twelve months (March 2010 to February 2011), 81 alerts were published, against 74 over the previous twelve months (+9%). #
• The most cited substance in February 2011 is HYDROQUINONE (9 alerts). #
• France notified the most alerts in February 2011 (16). #
• 0 of these 17 alerts give a barcode. #