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’s Safety Gate system has published a recall notification concerning a cosmetic product sold in Italy. The product is a gel nail polish marketed under the brand OPI. The recall was initiated by the Italian authorities following the detection of a prohibited substance in the product’s formulation. The case number assigned to this notification is SR/01678/26. The notifying country is Italy, and the country of origin is the United States. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

2. Affected Products
– Product type: Gel nail polish (gel nail varnish)
– Brand: OPI
– Product name: Gel Color – Cajun Shrimp
– Type/Model number: 2059
– Batch number: GC L64
– Barcode: 619828090041
– Volume: 15 ml
– Notifying country: Italy
– Country of origin: United States
– Production dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Company recall code: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information
According to the recall notice, the product contains the substance Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO). This substance is prohibited in cosmetic products under applicable EU regulations. The stated hazards associated with TPO include potential harm to the reproductive system, potential harm to the health of the unborn child, and the potential to cause allergic skin reactions. The risk type is classified as Chemical. The overall risk level is classified as “Serious risk” by the notifying authority.

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice does not provide specific instructions directed at consumers regarding actions such as returning the product to a store or discontinuing use. The official measure ordered by the competent authority is directed at the economic operator (retailer). Consumers who possess this specific product (OPI Gel Color – Cajun Shrimp, batch GC L64) should be aware that the product has been banned from the market due to non-compliance with safety regulations. For further guidance, consumers are advised to contact the retailer from whom the product was purchased or consult the official Safety Gate alert for this case.

5. Official Remedy
The official measure ordered by the competent authority 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 Retailer. The date of entry into force for this measure is 21/10/2025. No specific remedy for consumers (such as a refund, replacement, or recall from consumers) is explicitly stated in the recall notice.

6. Contact Information
– Safety Gate Alert Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099074
– Case Number: SR/01678/26
– Notifying Country: Italy
– Brand: OPI
– Product Name: Gel Color – Cajun Shrimp
– Batch Number: GC L64
– Barcode: 619828090041
– Images: Multiple images of the product are available via the Safety Gate alert link.
– Contact details for the manufacturer or retailer: Not specified in the recall notice.

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