EU alerts on cosmetic products: October 2023

Figures to cite

• In October 2023, the European Commission published 112 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 282 in September 2023 and 10 in October 2022. #
• Over twelve months (November 2022 to October 2023), 941 alerts were published, against 147 over the previous twelve months (+540%). #
• The most cited substance in October 2023 is BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL (107 alerts). #
• Italy notified the most alerts in October 2023 (57). #
• 105 of these 112 alerts give a barcode. #