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/01557/26 |
View original notice →

Recall Summary

Product Gel nail polish
Brand OPI
Country Italy
Case Number SR/01557/26
Hazard Chemical Risk, Strangulation Hazard, Non-Compliance
Source 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

1. Recall Summary
This recall notice, case number SR/01557/26, was issued by the notifying country of Italy on 21 October 2025. The product is a gel nail polish marketed under the brand OPI. The recall was initiated due to the presence of a prohibited chemical substance in the product’s ingredient list. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation. The measure ordered is a ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures, directed at the retailer.

2. Affected Products
– Product: Gel nail polish (gel nail varnish, 15 ml)
– Brand: OPI
– Name: Gel Color – Made It To The Seventh Hill!
– Type/Model Number: 7254
– Batch Number: GC L15
– Barcode: 619828136459
– Country of Origin: United States
– Notifying Country: Italy
– Category: Cosmetics
– Risk Level: Serious risk

No production dates or additional batch numbers were specified in the recall notice. No other models or product names are listed.

3. Hazard Information
According to the recall notice, the product contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. The stated dangers associated with TPO are:
– May harm the reproductive system.
– May harm the health of the unborn child.
– May cause allergic skin reactions.

The risk type is classified as Chemical. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation. No other hazards, such as strangulation, are mentioned in the source data. The reference to “Strangulation Hazard” in the provided summary line is not present in the original EU Safety Gate data and is therefore not included in this record.

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice does not provide specific instructions for consumers regarding what they should do with the product. The measure ordered is a ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures, effective from 21 October 2025. Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately. For further guidance, consumers are advised to contact the retailer or the notifying authority in Italy. No recall URL or consumer hotline is listed in the source data.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy, as ordered by the relevant authority, 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 October 2025

No information regarding a refund, replacement, or other consumer-level remedy (such as a product recall from end users) is specified in the recall notice. The measure is directed at the retailer and prohibits further marketing of the product.

6. Contact Information
– Notifying Country: Italy
– Case Number: SR/01557/26
– EU Safety Gate Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099039
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Recall URL: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.

No specific contact details for the manufacturer (OPI) or the retailer are provided in the source data. Consumers seeking further information should refer to the EU Safety Gate alert page or contact the Italian national consumer safety authority.

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/01557/26).

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,
or independent investigations.

Consumers should refer to the original EU Safety Gate notice
for complete details and official instructions.




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