EU alerts on cosmetic products: November 2011

Figures to cite

• In November 2011, the European Commission published 2 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 15 in October 2011 and 4 in November 2010. #
• Over twelve months (December 2010 to November 2011), 103 alerts were published, against 70 over the previous twelve months (+47%). #
• The most cited substance in November 2011 is FORMALDEHYDE (1 alert). #
• Ireland notified the most alerts in November 2011 (1). #
• 0 of these 2 alerts give a barcode. #