EU alerts on cosmetic products: May 2014

Figures to cite

• In May 2014, the European Commission published 2 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 6 in April 2014 and 5 in May 2013. #
• Over twelve months (June 2013 to May 2014), 91 alerts were published, against 80 over the previous twelve months (+14%). #
• The most cited substance in May 2014 is POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (1 alert). #
• Estonia notified the most alerts in May 2014 (1). #
• 0 of these 2 alerts give a barcode. #