EU alerts on cosmetic products: June 2023

Figures to cite

• In June 2023, the European Commission published 81 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 126 in May 2023 and 4 in June 2022. #
• Over twelve months (July 2022 to June 2023), 524 alerts were published, against 92 over the previous twelve months (+470%). #
• The most cited substance in June 2023 is BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL (73 alerts). #
• Italy notified the most alerts in June 2023 (65). #
• 75 of these 81 alerts give a barcode. #