EU alerts on cosmetic products: November 2016

Figures to cite

• In November 2016, the European Commission published 6 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 2 in October 2016 and 9 in November 2015. #
• Over twelve months (December 2015 to November 2016), 80 alerts were published, against 44 over the previous twelve months (+82%). #
• The most cited substance in November 2016 is HYDROGEN PEROXIDE (1 alert). #
• Czechia notified the most alerts in November 2016 (2). #
• 0 of these 6 alerts give a barcode. #