EU alerts on cosmetic products: March 2016

Figures to cite

• In March 2016, the European Commission published 7 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 11 in February 2016 and 5 in March 2015. #
• Over twelve months (April 2015 to March 2016), 57 alerts were published, against 58 over the previous twelve months (-2%). #
• The most cited substance in March 2016 is HYDROGEN PEROXIDE (4 alerts). #
• The Netherlands notified the most alerts in March 2016 (4). #
• 0 of these 7 alerts give a barcode. #