Gel nail polish Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 07, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database Entry

1. Recall Summary
This recall notice, case number SR/01633/26, was issued by the notifying country Italy on 21 October 2025. The product is a gel nail polish sold under the brand name Jenessa. The recall was initiated due to a chemical risk identified in the product’s ingredient list. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation. The measure ordered by the relevant authority is a ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures.

2. Affected Products
– Product: Gel nail polish (gel nail varnish), 8 ml volume.
– Brand: Jenessa
– Name: 8
– Type/Model Number: 8008
– Batch Number: AE062781
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.
– 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 list of ingredients, the product contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO). TPO is prohibited in cosmetic products under EU regulations. The identified hazards associated with TPO are:
– May harm the reproductive system.
– May harm the health of the unborn child.
– May cause allergic skin reactions.
The risk type is classified as Chemical. The level of risk is classified as Serious risk. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice does not provide specific instructions directed to consumers regarding actions such as returning the product, discontinuing use, or contacting the seller. The official measure ordered is a ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. Consumers who have purchased this product should refer to the official recall notice or contact the relevant distributor or retailer for further guidance. The date of entry into force of the measure is 21 October 2025.

5. Official Remedy
The type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered is the Distributor. The category of measure(s) is: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. No specific remedy such as refund, replacement, or repair is explicitly stated in the recall notice for consumers. The measure is focused on prohibiting further sale and distribution of the product.

6. Contact Information
– Case Number: SR/01633/26
– Reference URL: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099146
– Notifying Country: Italy
– Brand: Jenessa
– Recall URL: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Additional Contact: Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers seeking further information should consult the official EU Safety Gate alert page or contact the distributor in Italy.

Note: The hazard information in the source data includes only the chemical risk related to TPO. No strangulation hazard or other non-chemical risks are described in the source data. Any reference to a strangulation hazard or additional non-compliance categories beyond the chemical risk is not present in the provided EU Safety Gate data.

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