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: Estrosa

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/01623/26 |
View original notice →

Recall Summary

Product Gel nail polish
Brand Estrosa
Country Italy
Case Number SR/01623/26
Hazard Chemical Risk, Strangulation Hazard, Non-Compliance
Source 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate

Reclia – Recall Information Database Record

1. Recall Summary
This recall notice, case number SR/01623/26, was issued by Italy and published on the EU Safety Gate system. The recall concerns a cosmetic product: a gel nail polish sold under the brand name Estrosa. The product is identified as “Petrolio metallic” and is described as a gel nail varnish in a 14 ml container. The recall was initiated because the product contains a substance prohibited in cosmetic products under EU regulations. The notifying country is Italy, and the country of origin is also Italy. The risk level is classified as “Serious risk.”

2. Affected Products
– Product: Gel nail polish (gel nail varnish)
– Brand: Estrosa
– Name: Petrolio metallic
– Type/Model Number: Smalto gel Semipermanente 198
– Batch Number: 7060
– Barcode: 8034108165318
– Volume: 14 ml
– Country of Origin: Italy
– Notifying Country: Italy
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information
The hazard identified in this recall is a chemical risk. According to the list of ingredients provided on the product, the gel nail polish contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO). This substance is prohibited in cosmetic products under the Cosmetic Products Regulation. The presence of TPO poses specific health risks: it 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. No other hazard types (such as strangulation) are mentioned in the source data; the only risk type listed is “Chemical.”

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice specifies that a measure has been ordered by the competent authorities. The type of economic operator to whom the measure was ordered is the Distributor. The category of measure is a Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. The date of entry into force for this measure is 21/10/2025. Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately. The recall notice does not provide specific instructions for consumers beyond the ban on marketing; however, consumers are advised to contact the distributor or retailer from whom they purchased the product for further guidance on returning or disposing of the item.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy ordered by the authorities is a ban on the marketing of the product. This means the product cannot be sold or made available to consumers. The recall notice does not specify a refund, replacement, or other financial remedy for consumers who have already purchased the product. No information regarding a recall from consumers (e.g., a consumer-level return program) is provided in the source data. The measure is directed at the distributor level.

6. Contact Information
– Notifying Country: Italy
– EU Safety Gate Alert Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099138
– Case Number: SR/01623/26
– Product Images: Available at the following URLs (as provided in the source data):
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010439
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010440
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010441
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010442
– Consumer Contact: Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers are advised to contact the retailer or distributor where the product was purchased for further information.

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/01623/26).

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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