EU alerts on cosmetic products: August 2011

Figures to cite

• In August 2011, the European Commission published 10 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 6 in July 2011 and 9 in August 2010. #
• Over twelve months (September 2010 to August 2011), 97 alerts were published, against 63 over the previous twelve months (+54%). #
• The most cited substance in August 2011 is HYDROQUINONE (5 alerts). #
• Portugal notified the most alerts in August 2011 (5). #
• 0 of these 10 alerts give a barcode. #