EU alerts on cosmetic products: November 2015

Figures to cite

• In November 2015, the European Commission published 9 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 0 in October 2015 and 5 in November 2014. #
• Over twelve months (December 2014 to November 2015), 44 alerts were published, against 78 over the previous twelve months (-44%). #
• The most cited substance in November 2015 is HYDROQUINONE (7 alerts). #
• France notified the most alerts in November 2015 (5). #
• 0 of these 9 alerts give a barcode. #