EU alerts on cosmetic products: May 2011

Figures to cite

• In May 2011, the European Commission published 11 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 5 in April 2011 and 8 in May 2010. #
• Over twelve months (June 2010 to May 2011), 90 alerts were published, against 69 over the previous twelve months (+30%). #
• The most cited substance in May 2011 is HYDROQUINONE (5 alerts). #
• The Netherlands notified the most alerts in May 2011 (4). #
• 0 of these 11 alerts give a barcode. #