EU alerts on cosmetic products: August 2014

Figures to cite

• In August 2014, the European Commission published 7 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 3 in July 2014 and 8 in August 2013. #
• Over twelve months (September 2013 to August 2014), 83 alerts were published, against 84 over the previous twelve months (-1%). #
• The most cited substance in August 2014 is HYDROQUINONE (3 alerts). #
• Portugal notified the most alerts in August 2014 (2). #
• 0 of these 7 alerts give a barcode. #