Gel nail polish Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 21, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

1. Recall Summary
This recall notice, case number SR/01592/26, 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 ingredient in the product, which violates the European Union’s Cosmetic Products Regulation. The product was found to contain Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl) phosphine oxide (TPO), a substance that is not permitted in cosmetic products under current EU law. The measure ordered against the product is a ban on its marketing, along with any accompanying measures. The product originates from the United States.

2. Affected Products
– Product type: Gel nail polish (gel nail varnish)
– Brand: OPI
– Product name: Gel Color – Hopelessly Devoted To Opi
– Model/Type number: 7324
– Batch number: GC G49
– Barcode: 619828138569
– Volume: 15 ml
– Country of origin: United States
– Notifying country: Italy
– Date of entry into force of measures: 21 October 2025
– Other identifiers: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information
According to the source data, the hazard is classified as a chemical risk. The product’s list of ingredients includes Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl) phosphine oxide (TPO). This substance is prohibited in cosmetic products under the Cosmetic Products Regulation. 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. The risk level is classified as “Serious risk” in the source data. No other hazards, such as strangulation hazard, are mentioned in the recall notice.

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice does not provide specific instructions directed at consumers regarding what they should do with the product. The measure ordered by the notifying authority is a ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. Consumers who have purchased this product should refer to the official recall notice or contact the retailer or economic operator for further guidance. No consumer-level action steps (e.g., stop using, return to store) are explicitly stated in the source data.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy, as stated in the recall notice, 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 retailer. The date of entry into force of the measure is 21 October 2025. No specific remedy for consumers (such as refund, replacement, or repair) is described in the source data.

6. Contact Information
– Case number: SR/01592/26
– Reference link: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099047
– Notifying country: Italy
– Brand: OPI
– Retailer: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Manufacturer contact: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Consumer contact: Not specified in the recall notice.

Additional Notes
– The recall notice does not include a company recall code, production dates, or a URL for a recall page.
– The product is classified as a consumer product in the cosmetics category.
– The recall is based on a chemical risk due to non-compliance with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
– No information is provided regarding the number of units affected, the distribution dates, or the specific retailer(s) involved.

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