EU alerts on cosmetic products: February 2019

Figures to cite

• In February 2019, the European Commission published 4 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 4 in January 2019 and 7 in February 2018. #
• Over twelve months (March 2018 to February 2019), 104 alerts were published, against 65 over the previous twelve months (+60%). #
• The most cited substance in February 2019 is ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE (1 alert). #
• France notified the most alerts in February 2019 (2). #
• 0 of these 4 alerts give a barcode. #