EU alerts on cosmetic products: May 2015

Figures to cite

• In May 2015, the European Commission published 6 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 2 in April 2015 and 2 in May 2014. #
• Over twelve months (June 2014 to May 2015), 58 alerts were published, against 91 over the previous twelve months (-36%). #
• The most cited substance in May 2015 is HYDROQUINONE (3 alerts). #
• Spain notified the most alerts in May 2015 (2). #
• 0 of these 6 alerts give a barcode. #