EU alerts on cosmetic products: February 2014

Figures to cite

• In February 2014, the European Commission published 11 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 7 in January 2014 and 18 in February 2013. #
• Over twelve months (March 2013 to February 2014), 84 alerts were published, against 84 over the previous twelve months (+0%). #
• The most cited substance in February 2014 is HYDROQUINONE (3 alerts). #
• France notified the most alerts in February 2014 (7). #
• 0 of these 11 alerts give a barcode. #