Product Safety Report
Reference 2507-0038
FOLO-UP Product Safety Report: 2507-0038 Arko Comfort After Shave Cologne
Cologne packaged in a grey bottle with orange cap.
Recorded risk
Serious
Source updated 23 November 2025
Why this product was flagged
Recorded hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains butylphenyl methylpropional (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.
What the notice records
Corrective action
The products have been seized from multiple distributors in the West Sussex area and destroyed.
Identify the product
Product details
- Product
- Arko Comfort After Shave Cologne
- Brand
- Arko
- Models
- Not provided
- Product type
- Cosmetics, personal care and grooming – After Shave Care
- Seller or shop
- Unknown
- Country of origin
- Turkey
- Measure
- Destruction of the product
- Notified by
- Local Authority Trading Standards
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