EU alerts on cosmetic products: July 2012

Figures to cite

• In July 2012, the European Commission published 5 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 15 in June 2012 and 6 in July 2011. #
• Over twelve months (August 2011 to July 2012), 95 alerts were published, against 96 over the previous twelve months (-1%). #
• The most cited substance in July 2012 is HYDROQUINONE (2 alerts). #
• Germany notified the most alerts in July 2012 (2). #
• 0 of these 5 alerts give a barcode. #