The European Commission presented its annual report on Safety Gate on March 5, 2025. The first finding was that of the 4,671 alerts notified, 36% concerned cosmetic products, which were affected much more often than toys (16%) and electrical appliances and equipment (11%).
In 2025, 4,671 alerts were notified in the Safety Gate system, the highest recorded number since the system was launched in 2003. This is a 13% increase compared to 2024, and more than double the number of alerts reported in 2022. National authorities also issued a record number of follow-up actions, with 5,794 follow-up actions notified, which is a 35% increase compared to the previous year.
Cosmetics: the most dangerous products
As in 2024, the most frequently reported dangerous products in 2025 were cosmetics (36%), toys (16%) and electrical appliances and equipment (11%).
Risks to health stemming from products containing dangerous chemicals remained the leading cause of alerts, accounting for more than half of all notifications (53%), followed by the risk of injuries (14%) and choking (9%).
Almost eight in 10 alerts concerning cosmetics related to the presence of BMCHA (Butylphenyl Methylpropional), a synthetic fragrance banned since March 2022 by Regulation (EU) 2021/1902 (4th “CMR” Regulation), which can have harmful effects on the reproductive system and cause skin irritation.
National authorities also, for the first time, notified cases of nail polish containing TPO (Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide), a chemical banned in 2025 by Regulation (EU) 2025/877 (7th …
