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/01549/26 |
View original notice →

Recall Summary

Product Gel nail polish
Brand OPI
Country Italy
Case Number SR/01549/26
Hazard Chemical Risk, Strangulation Hazard, Non-Compliance
Source 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate

Recall Information Record – EU Safety Gate Database

Case Number: SR/01549/26
Notifying Country: Italy
Date of Entry into Force of Measures: 21/10/2025
Alert Level: Serious risk

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1. Recall Summary

The notifying country, Italy, has issued a recall measure for a cosmetic product identified as a gel nail polish. The product is marketed under the brand OPI and is named “Gel Color – Top Coat – Vernis De Protection.” The recall was initiated because the product contains a substance prohibited in cosmetic products under EU regulations. The measure was ordered against the retailer and consists of a ban on the marketing of the product along with any accompanying measures. The recall is classified as a serious risk.

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2. Affected Products

– Product type: Gel nail polish (gel nail varnish)
– Brand: OPI
– Product name: Gel Color – Top Coat – Vernis De Protection
– Type/Model number: 9227
– Batch number: GC 030
– Barcode: 619828088000
– Volume/Size: 15 ml
– Country of origin: United States
– Notifying country: Italy
– Case number: SR/01549/26

No production dates or additional batch numbers were specified in the recall notice.

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3. Hazard Information

According to the recall notice, the product’s ingredient list includes Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO). This substance is prohibited in cosmetic products under the Cosmetic Products Regulation. The identified hazards associated with TPO are:

– May harm the reproductive system.
– May harm the health of the unborn child.
– May cause allergic skin reactions.

The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation due to the presence of this prohibited ingredient. The risk type is classified as Chemical.

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4. Consumer Action Required

The recall notice does not provide specific instructions directed to consumers regarding actions they should take with the product. Consumers who have purchased this specific batch (GC 030) of OPI Gel Color – Top Coat – Vernis De Protection (model 9227) are advised to stop using the product immediately and to follow any instructions provided by the retailer or the notifying authority. No consumer-level recall instructions (such as return to store or disposal guidance) were explicitly stated in the source data.

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5. Official Remedy

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

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

The recall notice does not specify a remedy for consumers such as a refund, replacement, or other compensation. The measure is directed at the retailer to cease marketing the product.

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6. Contact Information

– EU Safety Gate alert reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099055
– Notifying country authority: Italy (specific contact details not provided in the recall notice)
– Product images: Available via the following URLs (as listed in the source data):
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010277
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010278
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010279
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010280
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010281
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010282

No company recall code, consumer hotline, or manufacturer contact information was provided in the recall notice.

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Disclaimer: This record is compiled exclusively from the EU Safety Gate data provided. No independent testing, verification, or editorial analysis has been performed. 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/01549/26).

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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