EU alerts on cosmetic products: October 2016

Figures to cite

• In October 2016, the European Commission published 2 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 6 in September 2016 and 0 in October 2015. #
• Over twelve months (November 2015 to October 2016), 83 alerts were published, against 40 over the previous twelve months (+108%). #
• Sweden notified the most alerts in October 2016 (1). #
• 0 of these 2 alerts give a barcode. #