EU alerts on cosmetic products: November 2023

Figures to cite

• In November 2023, the European Commission published 107 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 112 in October 2023 and 29 in November 2022. #
• Over twelve months (December 2022 to November 2023), 1,019 alerts were published, against 175 over the previous twelve months (+482%). #
• The most cited substance in November 2023 is BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL (100 alerts). #
• Italy notified the most alerts in November 2023 (62). #
• 102 of these 107 alerts give a barcode. #