EU alerts on cosmetic products: January 2019

Figures to cite

• In January 2019, the European Commission published 4 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 5 in December 2018 and 3 in January 2018. #
• Over twelve months (February 2018 to January 2019), 107 alerts were published, against 63 over the previous twelve months (+70%). #
• The most cited substance in January 2019 is CINNAMAL (2 alerts). #
• Czechia notified the most alerts in January 2019 (2). #
• 0 of these 4 alerts give a barcode. #