Gel nail polish Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 07, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

1. Recall Summary
The European Commission Safety Gate (formerly RAPEX) has published a recall notification concerning a cosmetic product sold in Italy. The notification, case number SR/01903/26, was submitted by the Italian authorities. The product is a gel nail polish marketed under the brand Jessie Milano. The recall was ordered due to the presence of a prohibited chemical ingredient, which renders the product non-compliant with EU Cosmetic Products Regulation. The measure was ordered against the distributor and took effect on 25 September 2025.

2. Affected Products
– Product Name: Color Life pigmentazione colori 268 e 271 (Gel nail varnish colours 268 and 271)
– Brand: Jessie Milano
– Model/Type Number: J971
– Batch Number: V50541907
– Barcode: 8033065599716
– Product Description: Gel nail varnish, 12 ml.
– Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China
– Notifying Country: Italy
– Category: Cosmetics
– Risk Level: Serious risk

3. Hazard Information
According to the recall notice, the product contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO). This substance is prohibited in cosmetic products under EU regulations. The identified hazards associated with TPO, as stated in the source data, include:
– 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.

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice specifies that a ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures has been ordered. Consumers who have purchased this specific product (Jessie Milano, Color Life pigmentazione colori 268 e 271, batch V50541907, barcode 8033065599716) should stop using it immediately. The notice does not provide specific instructions for consumers to return the product directly to a retailer or manufacturer; however, the official measure prohibits further sale and distribution. Consumers are advised to contact the distributor or retailer from whom the product was purchased for further guidance on disposal or return, or to consult the Italian national authorities for consumer safety information.

5. Official Remedy
The official measure ordered by the Italian authorities is:
– Type of measure: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures.
– Economic operator to whom the measure was ordered: Distributor.
– Date of entry into force: 25/09/2025.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy such as a refund or replacement for consumers. The primary action is the prohibition of further sale and distribution of the affected batch.

6. Contact Information
– Recall Authority: European Commission Safety Gate (RAPEX)
– Case Number: SR/01903/26
– Reference Link: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099383
– Notifying Country Authority: Italy (specific national contact details are not provided in the recall notice).
– Manufacturer/Distributor Contact: Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers should contact the point of purchase (retailer or distributor) for further information.

Disclaimer: This record is compiled from official EU Safety Gate data. Reclia is a factual recall information database and does not conduct independent testing or safety analysis. For the most current information, please refer to the official Safety Gate alert link provided above.

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