EU alerts on cosmetic products: March 2015

Figures to cite

• In March 2015, the European Commission published 5 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 5 in February 2015 and 9 in March 2014. #
• Over twelve months (April 2014 to March 2015), 58 alerts were published, against 88 over the previous twelve months (-34%). #
• The most cited substance in March 2015 is IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE (4 alerts). #
• Czechia notified the most alerts in March 2015 (4). #
• 0 of these 5 alerts give a barcode. #