EU alerts on cosmetic products: March 2018

Figures to cite

• In March 2018, the European Commission published 18 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 7 in February 2018 and 6 in March 2017. #
• Over twelve months (April 2017 to March 2018), 77 alerts were published, against 78 over the previous twelve months (-1%). #
• The most cited substance in March 2018 is BENZYL ALCOHOL (5 alerts). #
• Czechia notified the most alerts in March 2018 (11). #
• 0 of these 18 alerts give a barcode. #