Gel nail polish Recall – EU Safety Gate

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | June 30, 2026

📌 EU Safety Gate Recall Notice

Product: Gel nail polish

Brand: Jessie Milano

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/01826/26 |
View original notice →

Recall Summary

Product Gel nail polish
Brand Jessie Milano
Country Italy
Case Number SR/01826/26
Hazard Chemical Risk, Strangulation Hazard, Non-Compliance
Source 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate

RECALL INFORMATION RECORD
Database: EU Safety Gate
Record ID: SR/01826/26
Date of Entry: Based on notification from Italy, measure effective 25/09/2025

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1. Recall Summary

A recall has been issued for a cosmetic product sold in Italy. The product, a gel nail polish marketed under the brand Jessie Milano, has been found to contain a prohibited substance. The recall was initiated by the distributor following an order from the competent authority. The product is not compliant with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

2. Affected Products

– Product Type: Gel nail polish (gel nail varnish)
– Brand: Jessie Milano
– Product Name: Color Shine 081
– Model / Type Number: J971-081
– Barcode (EAN): 8033065520819
– Net Content: 12 ml
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China
– Notifying Country: Italy
– Distribution: The product was marketed in Italy.

3. Hazard Information

The recall notice identifies a chemical risk associated with this product. According to the list of ingredients declared on the product, it contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO) . This substance is prohibited in cosmetic products under EU regulations. The presence of TPO poses the following specific hazards as stated in the official notice:
– 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. The risk level has been classified by the notifying authority as “Serious risk.”

4. Consumer Action Required

Consumers who have purchased the Jessie Milano “Color Shine 081” gel nail polish (model J971-081) are advised to take the following action as directed by the official measure:
– Stop using the product immediately.
– Follow the instructions provided by the distributor regarding the return or disposal of the product.

5. Official Remedy

The measure ordered by the competent authority in Italy applies to the distributor of the product. The official remedy is:
– Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures.
– The measure entered into force on 25/09/2025.

Consumers should contact the point of purchase or the distributor to arrange for the return of the product. The specific remedy for consumers (e.g., refund or replacement) is not detailed in the recall notice, but the ban on marketing implies that the product should no longer be sold and that consumers should be able to return it.

6. Contact Information

– Recall Authority: EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
– Notifying Country Authority: Italy (specific agency not named in the notice)
– Reference Number: SR/01826/26
– Official Alert Link: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099336
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Distributor Contact: Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers should contact the retailer where the product was purchased for further instructions.

Additional Notes:
– This record is based solely on the data provided in the EU Safety Gate weekly report.
– No information regarding a strangulation hazard was found in the source data; the only identified risk is chemical.
– The product is a cosmetic and is subject to the EU Cosmetic Products Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.

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/01826/26).

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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