EU alerts on cosmetic products: August 2018

Figures to cite

• In August 2018, the European Commission published 13 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 13 in July 2018 and 4 in August 2017. #
• Over twelve months (September 2017 to August 2018), 112 alerts were published, against 55 over the previous twelve months (+104%). #
• The most cited substance in August 2018 is METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE (5 alerts). #
• Ireland notified the most alerts in August 2018 (6). #
• 1 of these 13 alerts give a barcode. #