EU alerts on cosmetic products: January 2016

Figures to cite

• In January 2016, the European Commission published 5 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 3 in December 2015 and 2 in January 2015. #
• Over twelve months (February 2015 to January 2016), 49 alerts were published, against 68 over the previous twelve months (-28%). #
• The most cited substance in January 2016 is HYDROQUINONE (3 alerts). #
• United Kingdom notified the most alerts in January 2016 (4). #
• 0 of these 5 alerts give a barcode. #