EU alerts on cosmetic products: February 2012

Figures to cite

• In February 2012, the European Commission published 9 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 7 in January 2012 and 17 in February 2011. #
• Over twelve months (March 2011 to February 2012), 98 alerts were published, against 81 over the previous twelve months (+21%). #
• The most cited substance in February 2012 is HYDROQUINONE (8 alerts). #
• Portugal notified the most alerts in February 2012 (8). #
• 0 of these 9 alerts give a barcode. #