EU alerts on cosmetic products: January 2012

Figures to cite

• In January 2012, the European Commission published 7 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 7 in December 2011 and 5 in January 2011. #
• Over twelve months (February 2011 to January 2012), 106 alerts were published, against 68 over the previous twelve months (+56%). #
• The most cited substance in January 2012 is HYDROQUINONE (1 alert). #
• France notified the most alerts in January 2012 (5). #
• 0 of these 7 alerts give a barcode. #