EU alerts on cosmetic products: February 2017

Figures to cite

• In February 2017, the European Commission published 5 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 3 in January 2017 and 11 in February 2016. #
• Over twelve months (March 2016 to February 2017), 79 alerts were published, against 55 over the previous twelve months (+44%). #
• The most cited substance in February 2017 is METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE (2 alerts). #
• The Netherlands notified the most alerts in February 2017 (1). #
• 0 of these 5 alerts give a barcode. #