EU alerts on cosmetic products: June 2014

Figures to cite

• In June 2014, the European Commission published 11 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 2 in May 2014 and 15 in June 2013. #
• Over twelve months (July 2013 to June 2014), 87 alerts were published, against 80 over the previous twelve months (+9%). #
• The most cited substance in June 2014 is METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE (2 alerts). #
• France notified the most alerts in June 2014 (7). #
• 0 of these 11 alerts give a barcode. #