Gel nail polish Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 03, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

1. Recall Summary
This recall notice, case number SR/01820/26, was issued by Italy and published on the EU Safety Gate system. The recall concerns a cosmetic product, specifically a gel nail polish sold under the brand name Jessie Milano. The product is identified as “Color Shine 163” and is a 12 ml gel nail varnish. The notifying country is Italy, and the country of origin is the People’s Republic of China. The recall was ordered by the competent authority and applies to the distributor level. The measure entered into force on 25 September 2025.

2. Affected Products
– Product: Gel nail polish (gel nail varnish)
– Brand: Jessie Milano
– Name: Color Shine 163
– Type/Model Number: J971-163
– Batch Number: V19726704
– Barcode: 8033065521632
– Packaging: 12 ml container
– Category: Cosmetics
– Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China
– Notifying Country: Italy
– Case Number: SR/01820/26
– Reference URL: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099360

3. Hazard Information
The recall notice identifies a chemical risk associated with this product. According to the list of ingredients declared on the product, the gel nail polish contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO). This substance is prohibited in cosmetic products under EU regulations. The 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) are mentioned in the recall notice text; the only hazard explicitly stated is chemical.

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice does not provide specific instructions directed to consumers regarding what they should do with the product. The measure ordered by the authority is a ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. Consumers who have purchased this product are advised to stop using it immediately. The notice does not specify a return process, disposal method, or contact procedure for consumers. For further guidance, consumers should refer to the notifying country’s national consumer safety authority or the distributor from whom the product was purchased.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy ordered by the competent authority in Italy 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 distributor. The date of entry into force of the measure is 25 September 2025. The recall notice does not specify a refund, replacement, or repair option for consumers. No company recall code or production dates are provided in the source data.

6. Contact Information
– Notifying Country: Italy
– EU Safety Gate Alert Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099360
– Case Number: SR/01820/26
– Brand Contact: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Distributor Contact: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Consumer Helpline: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Additional Information: Not specified in the recall notice.

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