EU alerts on cosmetic products: May 2019

Figures to cite

• In May 2019, the European Commission published 9 Safety GateEU rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products. alerts on cosmetic products, against 4 in April 2019 and 5 in May 2018. #
• Over twelve months (June 2018 to May 2019), 102 alerts were published, against 87 over the previous twelve months (+17%). #
• The most cited substance in May 2019 is BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL (4 alerts). #
• Czechia notified the most alerts in May 2019 (5). #
• 0 of these 9 alerts give a barcode. #