EU alerts on cosmetic products: December 2025

Figures to cite

• In December 2025, the European Commission published 114 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 108 in November 2025 and 237 in December 2024. #
• Over twelve months (January 2025 to December 2025), 1,708 alerts were published, against 1,461 over the previous twelve months (+17%). #
• The most cited substance in December 2025 is BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL (76 alerts). #
• Italy notified the most alerts in December 2025 (59). #
• 105 of these 114 alerts give a barcode. #