EU alerts on cosmetic products: March 2023

Figures to cite

• In March 2023, the European Commission published 21 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 21 in February 2023 and 16 in March 2022. #
• Over twelve months (April 2022 to March 2023), 270 alerts were published, against 70 over the previous twelve months (+286%). #
• The most cited substance in March 2023 is BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL (16 alerts). #
• Italy notified the most alerts in March 2023 (11). #
• 19 of these 21 alerts give a barcode. #