EU alerts on cosmetic products: May 2013

Figures to cite

• In May 2013, the European Commission published 5 Safety GateEU rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products. alerts on cosmetic products, against 0 in April 2013 and 2 in May 2012. #
• Over twelve months (June 2012 to May 2013), 80 alerts were published, against 87 over the previous twelve months (-8%). #
• The most cited substance in May 2013 is FORMALDEHYDE (2 alerts). #
• Slovakia notified the most alerts in May 2013 (2). #
• 0 of these 5 alerts give a barcode. #