EU alerts on cosmetic products: July 2017

Figures to cite

• In July 2017, the European Commission published 1 Safety Gate alert on cosmetic products, against 6 in June 2017 and 2 in July 2016. #
• Over twelve months (August 2016 to July 2017), 66 alerts were published, against 63 over the previous twelve months (+5%). #
• The most cited substance in July 2017 is PROPYLPARABEN (1 alert). #
• Ireland notified the most alerts in July 2017 (1). #
• 0 of these 1 alerts give a barcode. #