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SR/04289/25

Aftershave

Arko · Arko Comfort After Shave Cologne

CosmeticsChemical
Country of origin
Türkiye
Notifying country
United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Counterfeit
No
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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

  1. Destruction of the product Voluntary measuresTaken by: Retailer

Product

Description
Aftershave intended for men, 250 ml.
Brand
Arko
Model / type
Comfort for Men
Barcode
250630678913
Batch
449412

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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