EU alerts on cosmetic products: April 2014

Figures to cite

• In April 2014, the European Commission published 6 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 9 in March 2014 and 0 in April 2013. #
• Over twelve months (May 2013 to April 2014), 94 alerts were published, against 77 over the previous twelve months (+22%). #
• The most cited substance in April 2014 is 2-METHYLRESORCINOL (1 alert). #
• Austria notified the most alerts in April 2014 (2). #
• 0 of these 6 alerts give a barcode. #