EU alerts on cosmetic products: June 2016

Figures to cite

• In June 2016, the European Commission published 13 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 1 in May 2016 and 2 in June 2015. #
• Over twelve months (July 2015 to June 2016), 70 alerts were published, against 49 over the previous twelve months (+43%). #
• The most cited substance in June 2016 is LINALOOL (3 alerts). #
• France notified the most alerts in June 2016 (4). #
• 0 of these 13 alerts give a barcode. #