EU alerts on cosmetic products: February 2013

Figures to cite

• In February 2013, the European Commission published 18 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 8 in January 2013 and 9 in February 2012. #
• Over twelve months (March 2012 to February 2013), 84 alerts were published, against 98 over the previous twelve months (-14%). #
• The most cited substance in February 2013 is IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE (6 alerts). #
• United Kingdom notified the most alerts in February 2013 (9). #
• 0 of these 18 alerts give a barcode. #