EU alerts on cosmetic products: November 2017

Figures to cite

• In November 2017, the European Commission published 20 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 7 in October 2017 and 6 in November 2016. #
• Over twelve months (December 2016 to November 2017), 70 alerts were published, against 80 over the previous twelve months (-12%). #
• The most cited substance in November 2017 is METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE (16 alerts). #
• Finland notified the most alerts in November 2017 (6). #
• 0 of these 20 alerts give a barcode. #