EU alerts on cosmetic products: May 2026
Figures to cite
- In May 2026, the European Commission published 47 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 29 in April 2026 and 189 in May 2025. #
- Over twelve months (June 2025 to May 2026), 1,129 alerts were published, against 1,930 over the previous twelve months (-42%). #
- The most cited substance in May 2026 is BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL (11 alerts). #
- Italy notified the most alerts in May 2026 (21). #
- 39 of these 47 alerts give a barcode. #
Most cited substances
Notifying countries
| Italy | 21 |
| Czechia | 12 |
| Sweden | 6 |
| Germany | 2 |
| Malta | 2 |
Countries of origin of the products
| United States | 8 |
| Italy | 7 |
| People's Republic of China | 6 |
| Unknown | 6 |
| France | 5 |
Recorded products concerned
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