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/01521/26 |
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Recall Summary

Product Gel nail polish
Brand OPI
Country Italy
Case Number SR/01521/26
Hazard Chemical Risk, Strangulation Hazard, Non-Compliance
Source 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate

RECALL INFORMATION RECORD

Recall Summary

The European Union Safety Gate system has issued a recall notification (Case Number: SR/01521/26) concerning a cosmetic product sold in Italy. The product is a gel nail polish manufactured in the United States and distributed by the brand OPI. The recall was initiated by authorities in Italy on 21 October 2025. The product has been classified as presenting a serious risk to consumers. The measure ordered is a ban on the marketing of the product along with any accompanying measures.

Affected Products

– Product: Gel nail polish
– Brand: OPI
– Product Name: Gel Color – Color So Hot It Berns
– Type/Model Number: 2066
– Batch Number: GC – Z13
– Barcode: 619828100788
– Description: Gel nail polish, 15 ml
– Country of Origin: United States
– Notifying Country: Italy
– Category: Cosmetics

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

Hazard Information

According to the recall notice, the product contains a substance that is prohibited in cosmetic products. The ingredient in question is Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide, also referred to as TPO. This substance is listed in the product’s ingredient list. The presence of TPO means the product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

The recall notice states that TPO may cause the following health effects:
– 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 is also noted as presenting a strangulation hazard and a non-compliance issue, though specific details regarding the strangulation hazard were not elaborated in the source data.

Consumer Action Required

The recall notice specifies that the measure ordered is a ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. Consumers who have purchased this product should discontinue use immediately. The recall notice does not provide specific instructions for consumers beyond the marketing ban ordered by authorities. Consumers are advised to check the batch number (GC – Z13) and barcode (619828100788) to determine if their product is affected.

Official Remedy

The type of economic operator to whom the measure was ordered is the retailer. The category of measure is a ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. The date of entry into force for these measures is 21 October 2025. No specific remedy such as refund, replacement, or recall from consumers was explicitly stated in the recall notice.

Contact Information

Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers seeking further information should contact the retailer from whom the product was purchased or consult the Italian national authorities responsible for cosmetic product safety. The European Union Safety Gate alert can be accessed online for additional reference using the case number SR/01521/26.

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*This record is based exclusively on data provided by the EU Safety Gate system. Any information not present in the source data has been noted as not specified.*

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/01521/26).

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




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