EU alerts on cosmetic products: September 2023

Figures to cite

• In September 2023, the European Commission published 282 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 27 in August 2023 and 3 in September 2022. #
• Over twelve months (October 2022 to September 2023), 839 alerts were published, against 139 over the previous twelve months (+504%). #
• The most cited substance in September 2023 is BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL (271 alerts). #
• Italy notified the most alerts in September 2023 (204). #
• 272 of these 282 alerts give a barcode. #