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EU alerts on cosmetic products: September 2011

Figures to cite

  • In September 2011, the European Commission published 11 Safety GateEU rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products. alerts on cosmetic products, against 10 in August 2011 and 15 in September 2010. #
  • Over twelve months (October 2010 to September 2011), 93 alerts were published, against 78 over the previous twelve months (+19%). #
  • The most cited substance in September 2011 is HYDROQUINONE (2 alerts). #
  • Portugal notified the most alerts in September 2011 (7). #
  • 0 of these 11 alerts give a barcode. #

Most cited substances

Notifying countries

Portugal7
The Netherlands4

Countries of origin of the products

Spain3
Unknown3
The Netherlands3
United Kingdom1
Israel1

Recorded products concerned (pages in French)

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