EU alerts on cosmetic products: September 2016

Figures to cite

• In September 2016, the European Commission published 6 Safety GateEU rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products. alerts on cosmetic products, against 15 in August 2016 and 1 in September 2015. #
• Over twelve months (October 2015 to September 2016), 81 alerts were published, against 45 over the previous twelve months (+80%). #
• The most cited substance in September 2016 is PHENOL (2 alerts). #
• France notified the most alerts in September 2016 (2). #
• 0 of these 6 alerts give a barcode. #