EU alerts on cosmetic products: February 2016

Figures to cite

• In February 2016, the European Commission published 11 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 5 in January 2016 and 5 in February 2015. #
• Over twelve months (March 2015 to February 2016), 55 alerts were published, against 62 over the previous twelve months (-11%). #
• The most cited substance in February 2016 is SODIUM PERBORATE (4 alerts). #
• Ireland notified the most alerts in February 2016 (4). #
• 0 of these 11 alerts give a barcode. #