EU alerts on cosmetic products: December 2012

Figures to cite

• In December 2012, the European Commission published 8 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 4 in November 2012 and 7 in December 2011. #
• Over twelve months (January 2012 to December 2012), 74 alerts were published, against 104 over the previous twelve months (-29%). #
• The most cited substance in December 2012 is CI 11710 (1 alert). #
• United Kingdom notified the most alerts in December 2012 (3). #
• 0 of these 8 alerts give a barcode. #