Reason for the recall
- The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products.
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandArko
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcode8690506395995
Product
- Summary
- Product: Arko Comfort After Shave Cologne
- Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products.
- Corrective action: The products have been seized from multiple distributors in the West Sussex area and destroyed.
- Product information
- Type
- Cosmetics, personal care and grooming – After Shave Care
- Brand
- Arko
- Model
- Comfort for Men
- Barcode
- 8690506395995
- Manufacturing Date
- 2017
- Country of Origin
- Turkey
- Product Description
- Cologne packaged in a grey bottle with orange cap.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- 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.
- The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.
- Corrective action
- The products have been seized from multiple distributors in the West Sussex area and destroyed.
- Owners of the affected product should stop using it immediately and seek redress from the place of purchase.
- Additional information
- PSD notification number: 2507-0038
- Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- The products have been seized from multiple distributors in the West Sussex area and destroyed.
- Product information
- Type
- Cosmetics, personal care and grooming – After Shave Care
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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