1) Most non-compliant cosmetics were notified by Italy, Hungary and Romania. 2) Perfume tops the list of non-compliant cosmetics, followed by deodorant, face and body cream, shampoo, and hairstyling product. 3) The main non-compliance reasons for the notified cosmetics include detection of prohibited ingredient, failing to meet the use condition, unqualified labelling, and risk of being contaminated.
Editor's notes: This article was originally published on July 17, 2023, and was updated on January 24, 2024, as per the latest developments.
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