EU alerts on cosmetic products: February 2023

Figures to cite

• In February 2023, the European Commission published 21 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 57 in January 2023 and 14 in February 2022. #
• Over twelve months (March 2022 to February 2023), 265 alerts were published, against 64 over the previous twelve months (+314%). #
• The most cited substance in February 2023 is BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL (11 alerts). #
• Sweden notified the most alerts in February 2023 (9). #
• 17 of these 21 alerts give a barcode. #