EU alerts on cosmetic products: December 2013

Figures to cite

• In December 2013, the European Commission published 6 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 17 in November 2013 and 8 in December 2012. #
• Over twelve months (January 2013 to December 2013), 92 alerts were published, against 74 over the previous twelve months (+24%). #
• The most cited substance in December 2013 is HYDROQUINONE (1 alert). #
• France notified the most alerts in December 2013 (2). #
• 0 of these 6 alerts give a barcode. #