EU alerts on cosmetic products: July 2018

Figures to cite

• In July 2018, the European Commission published 13 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 10 in June 2018 and 1 in July 2017. #
• Over twelve months (August 2017 to July 2018), 103 alerts were published, against 66 over the previous twelve months (+56%). #
• The most cited substance in July 2018 is METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE (8 alerts). #
• Finland notified the most alerts in July 2018 (6). #
• 0 of these 13 alerts give a barcode. #