EU alerts on cosmetic products: March 2024

Figures to cite

• In March 2024, the European Commission published 167 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 19 in February 2024 and 21 in March 2023. #
• Over twelve months (April 2023 to March 2024), 1,195 alerts were published, against 270 over the previous twelve months (+343%). #
• The most cited substance in March 2024 is BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL (153 alerts). #
• Italy notified the most alerts in March 2024 (135). #
• 162 of these 167 alerts give a barcode. #