EU alerts on cosmetic products: May 2022

Figures to cite

• In May 2022, the European Commission published 22 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 5 in April 2022 and 4 in May 2021. #
• Over twelve months (June 2021 to May 2022), 91 alerts were published, against 75 over the previous twelve months (+21%). #
• The most cited substance in May 2022 is BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL (7 alerts). #
• Ireland notified the most alerts in May 2022 (10). #
• 13 of these 22 alerts give a barcode. #