EU alerts on cosmetic products: November 2014

Figures to cite

• In November 2014, the European Commission published 5 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 5 in October 2014 and 17 in November 2013. #
• Over twelve months (December 2013 to November 2014), 78 alerts were published, against 94 over the previous twelve months (-17%). #
• The most cited substance in November 2014 is IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE (2 alerts). #
• Czechia notified the most alerts in November 2014 (2). #
• 0 of these 5 alerts give a barcode. #