EU alerts on cosmetic products: April 2017

Figures to cite

• In April 2017, the European Commission published 4 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 6 in March 2017 and 9 in April 2016. #
• Over twelve months (May 2016 to April 2017), 73 alerts were published, against 64 over the previous twelve months (+14%). #
• The most cited substance in April 2017 is 4-AMINO-M-CRESOL (2 alerts). #
• Germany notified the most alerts in April 2017 (2). #
• 0 of these 4 alerts give a barcode. #