EU alerts on cosmetic products: November 2019

Figures to cite

• In November 2019, the European Commission published 11 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 3 in October 2019 and 10 in November 2018. #
• Over twelve months (December 2018 to November 2019), 87 alerts were published, against 104 over the previous twelve months (-16%). #
• The most cited substance in November 2019 is HYDROQUINONE (2 alerts). #
• Lithuania notified the most alerts in November 2019 (5). #
• 0 of these 11 alerts give a barcode. #