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 name Estrosa, with the product name “Viola.” The recall was initiated by the Italian authorities following a determination that the product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation. The case number assigned to this recall is SR/01691/26. The measure ordered against the product is a ban on its marketing, along with any accompanying measures, effective from 21 October 2025.

2. Affected Products
– Product type: Gel nail polish (gel nail varnish)
– Brand: Estrosa
– Product name: Viola
– Type/Model number: 191
– Batch number: 7068
– Barcode: 8034108165394
– Volume: 14 ml
– Country of origin: Italy
– Notifying country: Italy
– 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 presents a chemical risk. The list of ingredients indicates that the product contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO). This substance is prohibited in cosmetic products under the applicable EU regulations. The recall 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 assigned by the notifying authority is “Serious risk.”

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice does not provide specific instructions directed at consumers regarding what they should do with the product. However, because a ban on the marketing of the product has been ordered, consumers who have purchased this specific gel nail polish (Estrosa, Viola, batch 7068, barcode 8034108165394) should stop using the product immediately. Consumers are advised to contact the distributor or retailer from whom the product was purchased for further guidance. The recall notice does not include a consumer-facing recall URL or a dedicated consumer hotline number.

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 distributor. The date of entry into force of this measure is 21 October 2025. The recall notice does not specify a remedy such as a refund, replacement, or repair for consumers who have already purchased the product. Consumers should seek information from the point of sale regarding any available remedy.

6. Contact Information
– Notifying country: Italy
– Case number: SR/01691/26
– Safety Gate alert reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099133
– Distributor contact information: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Manufacturer contact information: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Consumer service phone or email: Not specified in the recall notice.

Additional Notes
– The recall notice does not mention any strangulation hazard. The hazard information provided in the source data is limited to the chemical risk associated with the prohibited ingredient TPO.
– No information is provided regarding the specific retailer or online platform where the product was sold.
– Consumers who have questions about this recall should contact the Italian national authorities or the distributor from which the product was obtained.

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