EU alerts on cosmetic products: June 2013

Figures to cite

• In June 2013, the European Commission published 15 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 5 in May 2013 and 15 in June 2012. #
• Over twelve months (July 2012 to June 2013), 80 alerts were published, against 96 over the previous twelve months (-17%). #
• The most cited substance in June 2013 is FORMALDEHYDE (6 alerts). #
• Italy notified the most alerts in June 2013 (6). #
• 0 of these 15 alerts give a barcode. #