EU alerts on cosmetic products: February 2015

Figures to cite

• In February 2015, the European Commission published 5 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 2 in January 2015 and 11 in February 2014. #
• Over twelve months (March 2014 to February 2015), 62 alerts were published, against 84 over the previous twelve months (-26%). #
• The most cited substance in February 2015 is HYDROQUINONE (4 alerts). #
• United Kingdom notified the most alerts in February 2015 (3). #
• 0 of these 5 alerts give a barcode. #