EU alerts on cosmetic products: June 2012

Figures to cite

• In June 2012, the European Commission published 15 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 2 in May 2012 and 6 in June 2011. #
• Over twelve months (July 2011 to June 2012), 96 alerts were published, against 95 over the previous twelve months (+1%). #
• The most cited substance in June 2012 is HYDROQUINONE (7 alerts). #
• Germany notified the most alerts in June 2012 (3). #
• 0 of these 15 alerts give a barcode. #