EU alerts on cosmetic products: May 2016

Figures to cite

• In May 2016, the European Commission published 1 Safety Gate alert on cosmetic products, against 9 in April 2016 and 6 in May 2015. #
• Over twelve months (June 2015 to May 2016), 59 alerts were published, against 58 over the previous twelve months (+2%). #
• The most cited substance in May 2016 is SODIUM PERBORATE (1 alert). #
• Germany notified the most alerts in May 2016 (1). #
• 0 of these 1 alerts give a barcode. #