EU alerts on cosmetic products: April 2019

Figures to cite

• In April 2019, the European Commission published 4 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 19 in March 2019 and 11 in April 2018. #
• Over twelve months (May 2018 to April 2019), 98 alerts were published, against 84 over the previous twelve months (+17%). #
• The most cited substance in April 2019 is METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE (1 alert). #
• France notified the most alerts in April 2019 (3). #
• 0 of these 4 alerts give a barcode. #