EU alerts on cosmetic products: November 2018

Figures to cite

• In November 2018, the European Commission published 10 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 5 in October 2018 and 20 in November 2017. #
• Over twelve months (December 2017 to November 2018), 104 alerts were published, against 70 over the previous twelve months (+49%). #
• The most cited substance in November 2018 is HYDROQUINONE (2 alerts). #
• Germany notified the most alerts in November 2018 (4). #
• 0 of these 10 alerts give a barcode. #