EU alerts on cosmetic products: December 2023

Figures to cite

• In December 2023, the European Commission published 106 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 107 in November 2023 and 37 in December 2022. #
• Over twelve months (January 2023 to December 2023), 1,088 alerts were published, against 206 over the previous twelve months (+428%). #
• The most cited substance in December 2023 is BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL (104 alerts). #
• Italy notified the most alerts in December 2023 (66). #
• 98 of these 106 alerts give a barcode. #