EU alerts on cosmetic products: April 2012

Figures to cite

• In April 2012, the European Commission published 3 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 9 in March 2012 and 5 in April 2011. #
• Over twelve months (May 2011 to April 2012), 96 alerts were published, against 87 over the previous twelve months (+10%). #
• The most cited substance in April 2012 is HYDROGEN PEROXIDE (1 alert). #
• Finland notified the most alerts in April 2012 (2). #
• 0 of these 3 alerts give a barcode. #