EU alerts on cosmetic products: January 2014

Figures to cite

• In January 2014, the European Commission published 7 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 6 in December 2013 and 8 in January 2013. #
• Over twelve months (February 2013 to January 2014), 91 alerts were published, against 75 over the previous twelve months (+21%). #
• The most cited substance in January 2014 is CHROMIUM (2 alerts). #
• France notified the most alerts in January 2014 (2). #
• 0 of these 7 alerts give a barcode. #