EU alerts on cosmetic products: April 2018

Figures to cite

• In April 2018, the European Commission published 11 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 18 in March 2018 and 4 in April 2017. #
• Over twelve months (May 2017 to April 2018), 84 alerts were published, against 73 over the previous twelve months (+15%). #
• The most cited substance in April 2018 is HYDROQUINONE (2 alerts). #
• Germany notified the most alerts in April 2018 (4). #
• 0 of these 11 alerts give a barcode. #