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Aftershave – Arko “Arko Comfort After Shave Cologne”

Serious risk Chemical

Published by Safety Gate 9 Dec 2025In the weekly report of 12 Dec 2025 (week 50, 2025)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 3 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Aftershave
Brand
Arko
Name
Arko Comfort After Shave Cologne
Type / model
Comfort for Men
Batch
449412
Barcode
250630678913
Barcodes listed
250630678913 (official alert record)
Description
Aftershave intended for men, 250 ml.
Risk
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. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures
  • Destruction of the product · by the retailer
Notifying country
United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Country of origin
Türkiye
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert SR/04289/25Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert SR/04289/25
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert SR/04289/25
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2025-50 (XML)
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