EU alerts on cosmetic products: February 2026
Figures to cite
- In February 2026, the European Commission published 137 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 73 in January 2026 and 60 in February 2025. #
- Over twelve months (March 2025 to February 2026), 1,612 alerts were published, against 1,728 over the previous twelve months (-7%). #
- The most cited substance in February 2026 is BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL (91 alerts). #
- Italy notified the most alerts in February 2026 (91). #
- 120 of these 137 alerts give a barcode. #
Most cited substances
Notifying countries
| Italy | 91 |
| Czechia | 25 |
| Sweden | 7 |
| United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland | 5 |
| Slovakia | 4 |
Countries of origin of the products
| Italy | 45 |
| France | 17 |
| Unknown | 16 |
| Germany | 12 |
| United States | 10 |
Recorded products concerned
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