EU alerts on cosmetic products: April 2023

Figures to cite

• In April 2023, the European Commission published 78 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 21 in March 2023 and 5 in April 2022. #
• Over twelve months (May 2022 to April 2023), 343 alerts were published, against 73 over the previous twelve months (+370%). #
• The most cited substance in April 2023 is BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL (69 alerts). #
• Romania notified the most alerts in April 2023 (38). #
• 73 of these 78 alerts give a barcode. #