Gel nail polish Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 21, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

1. Recall Summary
The European Commission’s Safety Gate system has published a recall notification concerning a cosmetic product sold in Italy. The product is a gel nail polish marketed under the brand “Jessie Milano” with the name “Color Shine 080.” The recall was initiated by authorities in Italy following a determination that the product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation. The case number assigned to this notification is SR/01821/26. The notifying country is Italy, and the country of origin of the product is the People’s Republic of China. The risk level associated with this product is classified as “Serious risk.”

2. Affected Products
– Product type: Gel nail polish (gel nail varnish)
– Brand: Jessie Milano
– Product name: Color Shine 080
– Type / model number: J971-080
– Barcode (EAN): 8033065520802
– Batch number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Production dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Packaging description: The product is a gel nail varnish with a volume of 12 ml.
– Country of sale: Italy (notifying country).
– Country of origin: People’s Republic of China.

3. Hazard Information
According to the recall notice, the product presents a chemical risk. The specific hazard identified is based on the product’s ingredient list, which indicates the presence of Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO). This substance is prohibited in cosmetic products under the applicable European regulations. The recall notice states that TPO may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child, and may cause allergic skin reactions. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation. No other hazards (such as strangulation) are mentioned in the source data for this specific product; the only risk type listed is “Chemical.”

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice specifies that a measure has been ordered by the relevant economic operator (the distributor). The measure is a ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. The date of entry into force for this measure is 25/09/2025. Consumers who have purchased this product should follow the instructions provided by the distributor or the notifying authority. The recall notice does not provide specific consumer-facing instructions beyond the ban on marketing. Consumers are advised to stop using the product and to contact the distributor or the Italian market surveillance authority for further guidance on how to proceed.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy ordered is a ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. The type of economic operator to whom the measure was ordered is the distributor. The recall notice does not specify a refund, replacement, or other financial remedy for consumers. The exact remedy available to individual consumers is not detailed in the source data. Consumers should contact the distributor or the Italian authorities for information on how to return or dispose of the product.

6. Contact Information
– Notifying country authority: Italy (the specific agency or contact details are not provided in the recall notice).
– Distributor: The recall notice identifies the distributor as the economic operator to whom the measure was ordered, but no name, address, phone number, or email address is provided.
– Recall reference: Case number SR/01821/26.
– Safety Gate alert link: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099335
– Product images: Available via the following URLs (provided in the source data):
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11013047
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11013048
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11013049
– Additional contact information: Not specified in the recall notice.

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