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/01542/26 |
View original notice →

Recall Summary

Product Gel nail polish
Brand OPI
Country Italy
Case Number SR/01542/26
Hazard Chemical Risk, Strangulation Hazard, Non-Compliance
Source 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate

RECALL INFORMATION RECORD
Database: EU Safety Gate
Record ID: SR/01542/26
Date of Entry: Based on measure effective 21/10/2025

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1. Recall Summary

The notifying country, Italy, has reported a recall for a cosmetic product identified as OPI Gel Color – You’ve Been Red. The recall was initiated due to the presence of a prohibited substance in the product’s formulation. 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, effective from 21 October 2025.

2. Affected Products

– Product Type: Gel nail polish (gel nail varnish)
– Brand: OPI
– Name: Gel Color – You’ve Been Red
– Type/Model Number: 3276
– Batch Number: GCS025
– Barcode: 4064665115796
– Volume: 15 ml
– Country of Origin: United States
– Notifying Country: Italy
– Category: Cosmetics

No specific production dates or company recall codes were provided in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information

According to the recall notice, the product contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO). This substance is prohibited in cosmetic products under EU regulations. The identified hazards associated with TPO, as stated in the source data, include:

– 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 recall notice does not specify a strangulation hazard or any other physical hazard; the only identified risk is chemical in nature.

4. Consumer Action Required

The recall notice does not provide specific instructions for consumers regarding the return or disposal of the product. The measure was ordered to the economic operator (retailer). Consumers who have purchased this specific batch (GCS025) of OPI Gel Color – You’ve Been Red (model 3276) should stop using the product immediately. Consumers are advised to contact the retailer from whom they purchased the product for further instructions, or to consult the official EU Safety Gate alert for updates.

5. Official Remedy

The official measure ordered by the competent authority in Italy is:

– Type of measure: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures.
– Date of entry into force: 21/10/2025.
– Type of economic operator to whom the measure was ordered: Retailer.

The recall notice does not specify a remedy for consumers who have already purchased the product, such as a refund or replacement. The measure focuses on prohibiting further sale and distribution.

6. Contact Information

– EU Safety Gate Alert Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099045
– Case Number: SR/01542/26
– Notifying Country: Italy

No specific manufacturer or retailer contact information (phone number, email, or website) was provided in the recall notice. Consumers seeking further information should refer to the official EU Safety Gate alert page or contact the retailer where the product was purchased.

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Disclaimer: This record is compiled solely from the provided EU Safety Gate data. No independent testing, verification, or analysis has been performed by this database. Information not present in the source data is noted as “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/01542/26).

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




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