EU alerts on cosmetic products: October 2018

Figures to cite

• In October 2018, the European Commission published 5 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 6 in September 2018 and 7 in October 2017. #
• Over twelve months (November 2017 to October 2018), 114 alerts were published, against 56 over the previous twelve months (+104%). #
• The most cited substance in October 2018 is METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE (3 alerts). #
• France notified the most alerts in October 2018 (3). #
• 0 of these 5 alerts give a barcode. #