EU alerts on cosmetic products: June 2015

Figures to cite

• In June 2015, the European Commission published 2 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 6 in May 2015 and 11 in June 2014. #
• Over twelve months (July 2014 to June 2015), 49 alerts were published, against 87 over the previous twelve months (-44%). #
• The most cited substance in June 2015 is HYDROQUINONE (2 alerts). #
• Italy notified the most alerts in June 2015 (2). #
• 0 of these 2 alerts give a barcode. #