EU alerts on cosmetic products: August 2017

Figures to cite

• In August 2017, the European Commission published 4 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 1 in July 2017 and 15 in August 2016. #
• Over twelve months (September 2016 to August 2017), 55 alerts were published, against 76 over the previous twelve months (-28%). #
• The most cited substance in August 2017 is HYDROQUINONE (3 alerts). #
• Germany notified the most alerts in August 2017 (3). #
• 0 of these 4 alerts give a barcode. #