Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska· PPE

Unverifiable

During customs controls, 65% of inspected cosmetics did not meet EU standards.

Omissions

• No official EU source (DG TAXUD, Eurostat, ECHA) supporting the 65% non-compliance rate in customs controls of cosmetics has been identified
• The speaker does not cite any specific source for the 65% figure
• The exact time period nor the specific customs jurisdiction is specified

Sources

• PrimaryECHA Report - Non-compliance in EU Cosmetic Products6.4% non-compliance rate in EEA cosmetic products for restricted chemicals (pilot project)
• PrimaryEuropean Commission - Stronger customs controlsCustoms refused an average of 13 items per million products released in 2024 due to non-compliance or serious risks