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EU alerts on cosmetic products: April 2011

Figures to cite

  • In April 2011, the European Commission published 5 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 9 in March 2011 and 6 in April 2010. #
  • Over twelve months (May 2010 to April 2011), 87 alerts were published, against 72 over the previous twelve months (+21%). #
  • The most cited substance in April 2011 is FORMALDEHYDE (2 alerts). #
  • Germany notified the most alerts in April 2011 (3). #
  • 0 of these 5 alerts give a barcode. #

Most cited substances

Notifying countries

Germany3
France1
Cyprus1

Countries of origin of the products

Brazil2
Germany1
Pakistan1
India1

Recorded products concerned (pages in French)

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