EU alerts on cosmetic products: June 2011

Figures to cite

• In June 2011, the European Commission published 6 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 11 in May 2011 and 1 in June 2010. #
• Over twelve months (July 2010 to June 2011), 95 alerts were published, against 63 over the previous twelve months (+51%). #
• The most cited substance in June 2011 is HYDROQUINONE (5 alerts). #
• The Netherlands notified the most alerts in June 2011 (4). #
• 0 of these 6 alerts give a barcode. #