EU alerts on cosmetic products: December 2011

Figures to cite

• In December 2011, the European Commission published 7 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 2 in November 2011 and 6 in December 2010. #
• Over twelve months (January 2011 to December 2011), 104 alerts were published, against 66 over the previous twelve months (+58%). #
• The most cited substance in December 2011 is HYDROQUINONE (4 alerts). #
• Portugal notified the most alerts in December 2011 (4). #
• 0 of these 7 alerts give a barcode. #