EU alerts on cosmetic products: January 2023

Figures to cite

• In January 2023, the European Commission published 57 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 37 in December 2022 and 5 in January 2022. #
• Over twelve months (February 2022 to January 2023), 258 alerts were published, against 52 over the previous twelve months (+396%). #
• The most cited substance in January 2023 is BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL (52 alerts). #
• Italy notified the most alerts in January 2023 (41). #
• 56 of these 57 alerts give a barcode. #