EU alerts on cosmetic products: August 2012

Figures to cite

• In August 2012, the European Commission published 5 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 5 in July 2012 and 10 in August 2011. #
• Over twelve months (September 2011 to August 2012), 90 alerts were published, against 97 over the previous twelve months (-7%). #
• The most cited substance in August 2012 is FORMALDEHYDE (1 alert). #
• Czechia notified the most alerts in August 2012 (2). #
• 0 of these 5 alerts give a barcode. #