EU alerts on cosmetic products: January 2025

Figures to cite

• In January 2025, the European Commission published 246 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 237 in December 2024 and 20 in January 2024. #
• Over twelve months (February 2024 to January 2025), 1,687 alerts were published, against 1,051 over the previous twelve months (+61%). #
• The most cited substance in January 2025 is BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL (231 alerts). #
• Italy notified the most alerts in January 2025 (228). #
• 236 of these 246 alerts give a barcode. #