EU alerts on cosmetic products: March 2021

Figures to cite

• In March 2021, the European Commission published 10 Safety GateEU rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products. alerts on cosmetic products, against 2 in February 2021 and 5 in March 2020. #
• Over twelve months (April 2020 to March 2021), 77 alerts were published, against 100 over the previous twelve months (-23%). #
• The most cited substance in March 2021 is HYDROQUINONE (1 alert). #
• Germany notified the most alerts in March 2021 (9). #
• 9 of these 10 alerts give a barcode. #