EU alerts on cosmetic products: October 2017

Figures to cite

• In October 2017, the European Commission published 7 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 2 in September 2017 and 2 in October 2016. #
• Over twelve months (November 2016 to October 2017), 56 alerts were published, against 83 over the previous twelve months (-33%). #
• The most cited substance in October 2017 is METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE (4 alerts). #
• United Kingdom notified the most alerts in October 2017 (2). #
• 0 of these 7 alerts give a barcode. #