EU alerts on cosmetic products: July 2016

Figures to cite

• In July 2016, the European Commission published 2 Safety GateEU rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products. alerts on cosmetic products, against 13 in June 2016 and 9 in July 2015. #
• Over twelve months (August 2015 to July 2016), 63 alerts were published, against 55 over the previous twelve months (+15%). #
• The most cited substance in July 2016 is METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE (1 alert). #
• The Netherlands notified the most alerts in July 2016 (1). #
• 0 of these 2 alerts give a barcode. #