EU alerts on cosmetic products: May 2024

Figures to cite

• In May 2024, the European Commission published 192 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 40 in April 2024 and 126 in May 2023. #
• Over twelve months (June 2023 to May 2024), 1,223 alerts were published, against 447 over the previous twelve months (+174%). #
• The most cited substance in May 2024 is BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL (175 alerts). #
• Italy notified the most alerts in May 2024 (109). #
• 186 of these 192 alerts give a barcode. #