EU alerts on cosmetic products: May 2018

Figures to cite

• In May 2018, the European Commission published 5 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 11 in April 2018 and 2 in May 2017. #
• Over twelve months (June 2017 to May 2018), 87 alerts were published, against 74 over the previous twelve months (+18%). #
• The most cited substance in May 2018 is METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE (2 alerts). #
• Lithuania notified the most alerts in May 2018 (2). #
• 0 of these 5 alerts give a barcode. #