EU alerts on cosmetic products: March 2025

Figures to cite

• In March 2025, the European Commission published 136 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 60 in February 2025 and 167 in March 2024. #
• Over twelve months (April 2024 to March 2025), 1,697 alerts were published, against 1,195 over the previous twelve months (+42%). #
• The most cited substance in March 2025 is BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL (121 alerts). #
• Italy notified the most alerts in March 2025 (84). #
• 126 of these 136 alerts give a barcode. #