EU alerts on cosmetic products: June 2018

Figures to cite

• In June 2018, the European Commission published 10 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 5 in May 2018 and 6 in June 2017. #
• Over twelve months (July 2017 to June 2018), 91 alerts were published, against 67 over the previous twelve months (+36%). #
• The most cited substance in June 2018 is METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE (4 alerts). #
• Lithuania notified the most alerts in June 2018 (6). #
• 0 of these 10 alerts give a barcode. #