
Aftershave
Arko · Arko Comfort After Shave Cologne
CosmeticsChemical
- Country of origin
- Türkiye
- Notifying country
- United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
- Counterfeit
- No
What is the danger
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl)propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
Requirements breached
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Destruction of the product Voluntary measuresTaken by: Retailer
Product
- Description
- Aftershave intended for men, 250 ml.
- Brand
- Model / type
- Barcode
- Batch
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- SR/04289/25 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2025-50
- Published
- 9 December 2025
- Modified
- 9 December 2025
- Corrigendum
- Notifications SR/04247/25, SR/04246/25: at the request of the notifying authority the applicable legal basis has been updated. Notification SR/04249/25: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been updated with additional information on the traceability and measures taken. Notification OR/00166/25: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been updated with additional information on the traceability and measures taken.
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