Gel nail polish Recall – EU Safety Gate

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 21, 2026

📌 EU Safety Gate Recall Notice

Product: Gel nail polish

Brand: OPI

Country: Italy

Hazards: Chemical Risk, Strangulation Hazard, Non-Compliance

What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.

🇪🇺 Official EU Safety Gate Recall Notice
Case #SR/01556/26 |
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Recall Summary

Product Gel nail polish
Brand OPI
Country Italy
Case Number SR/01556/26
Hazard Chemical Risk, Strangulation Hazard, Non-Compliance
Source 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate

Here is the factual recall information record based on the provided EU Safety Gate data.

Recall Information Record
Database: Consumer Safety Database (EU Safety Gate)
Record ID: SR/01556/26
Date of Entry: Based on measure date 21/10/2025

1. Recall Summary
The notifying country, Italy, has reported a recall for a cosmetic product. The product is a gel nail polish manufactured in the United States and sold under the brand name OPI. The recall was ordered due to a chemical risk. The product contains a substance prohibited in cosmetic products under EU regulations. The measure was ordered by the relevant authority and involves a ban on the marketing of the product.

2. Affected Products
– Product Type: Gel nail polish (Gel nail varnish, 15 ml).
– Brand: OPI.
– Product Name: Gel Color – Left Your Texts On Red.
– Type/Model Number: 28.
– Barcode: 4064665102369.
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Country of Origin: United States.
– Notifying Country: Italy.
– Case Number: SR/01556/26.

3. Hazard Information
According to the source data, the hazard is classified as a chemical risk. The danger is explicitly stated as follows: According to the list of ingredients, the product contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. The source data 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. The risk level is classified as “Serious risk” in the source data.

4. Consumer Action Required
The source data does not specify a direct consumer action, such as a request to stop using the product or return it to a store. The official measure is directed at the economic operator (retailer). Consumers who have purchased this product should refer to the official remedy and contact information provided below for further guidance. If information regarding specific consumer instructions becomes available from the retailer or notifying authority, it should be followed.

5. Official Remedy
The official measure ordered by the authority in Italy is:
– Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Retailer.
– Category of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures.
– Date of entry into force: 21/10/2025.
This means the product is prohibited from being sold or made available to consumers on the market.

6. Contact Information
– EU Safety Gate Alert Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099037
– Notifying Country: Italy.
– Brand: OPI. (No specific consumer contact number or email for the brand or retailer is provided in the source data.)
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.

Recall Timeline

  • **Current** – Recall announced via EU Safety Gate
  • **Ongoing** – Consumers advised to stop using product
  • **Ongoing** – Refund or replacement available from manufacturer

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I identify the recalled Gel nail polish?

A: Check the product label and packaging against the official EU Safety Gate recall notice (Case #SR/01556/26).

Q: What should I do if I own the recalled Gel nail polish?

A: The recall notice advises consumers to stop using the product immediately and follow the recall instructions.

Q: How do I get a refund or replacement for the recalled Gel nail polish?

A: Contact the manufacturer or retailer using the information in the recall notice.

Q: What are the health risks from this chemical hazard?

A: The recall notice identifies specific chemicals of concern. Contact a healthcare provider if you have health concerns.

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Reclia is a recall information database and does not conduct product testing, safety certification,
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Consumers should refer to the original EU Safety Gate notice
for complete details and official instructions.




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