EU alerts on cosmetic products: October 2011

Figures to cite

• In October 2011, the European Commission published 15 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 11 in September 2011 and 3 in October 2010. #
• Over twelve months (November 2010 to October 2011), 105 alerts were published, against 77 over the previous twelve months (+36%). #
• The most cited substance in October 2011 is HYDROQUINONE (9 alerts). #
• Portugal notified the most alerts in October 2011 (9). #
• 0 of these 15 alerts give a barcode. #