Gel nail polish Recall – EU Safety Gate

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 14, 2026

📌 EU Safety Gate Recall Notice

Product: Gel nail polish

Brand: OPI

Country: Italy

Hazards: Chemical Risk, Strangulation Hazard, Non-Compliance

What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.

🇪🇺 Official EU Safety Gate Recall Notice
Case #SR/01595/26 |
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Recall Summary

Product Gel nail polish
Brand OPI
Country Italy
Case Number SR/01595/26
Hazard Chemical Risk, Strangulation Hazard, Non-Compliance
Source 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate

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 manufactured in the United States and distributed under the brand OPI. The recall was initiated following a determination that the product contains a substance prohibited in cosmetic products under EU law. The notifying country is Italy, and the case number is SR/01595/26. 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, 15 ml)
– Brand: OPI
– Product name: Gel Color – You’ve Got Nata On Me
– Type/Model number: 7263
– Batch number: GC – L17
– Barcode: 619828136473
– Country of origin: United States
– Notifying country: Italy
– Category: Cosmetics
– Risk level: Serious risk (as classified by the notifying authority)

No production dates or company recall codes were specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information
According to the recall notice, the product’s list of ingredients includes Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl) phosphine oxide (TPO). This substance is prohibited in cosmetic products under the EU Cosmetic Products Regulation. The stated hazards associated with TPO are:
– 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 due to the presence of this prohibited ingredient. No other hazard types (such as strangulation) were mentioned in the source data; the only risk type listed is “Chemical.”

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice does not provide specific instructions directed at consumers regarding actions they should take (e.g., stop using the product, return it to the point of sale, or dispose of it). The official measure ordered by the competent authority is a ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. Consumers who have purchased this product are advised to consult the official Safety Gate alert for further details or contact the retailer or the notifying authority in Italy for guidance on how to proceed.

5. Official Remedy
The measure ordered by the competent authority in Italy is:
– Type of measure: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures.
– Type of economic operator to whom the measure was ordered: Retailer.
– Date of entry into force: 21 October 2025.

No specific remedy for consumers (such as refund, replacement, or recall from consumers) is described in the source data. The measure is directed at the retailer level, prohibiting further sale and distribution of the product.

6. Contact Information
– Notifying country: Italy
– Case number: SR/01595/26
– Safety Gate alert reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099035
– Images of the product: Available via the Safety Gate alert at the following URLs:
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010228
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010229
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010230
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010231
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010232

No direct consumer contact phone number, email address, or manufacturer recall hotline was provided in the recall notice. Consumers seeking further information should contact the retailer where the product was purchased or the competent national authority in Italy.

Recall Timeline

  • **Current** – Recall announced via EU Safety Gate
  • **Ongoing** – Consumers advised to stop using product
  • **Ongoing** – Refund or replacement available from manufacturer

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I identify the recalled Gel nail polish?

A: Check the product label and packaging against the official EU Safety Gate recall notice (Case #SR/01595/26).

Q: What should I do if I own the recalled Gel nail polish?

A: The recall notice advises consumers to stop using the product immediately and follow the recall instructions.

Q: How do I get a refund or replacement for the recalled Gel nail polish?

A: Contact the manufacturer or retailer using the information in the recall notice.

Q: What are the health risks from this chemical hazard?

A: The recall notice identifies specific chemicals of concern. Contact a healthcare provider if you have health concerns.

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Reclia is a recall information database and does not conduct product testing, safety certification,
or independent investigations.

Consumers should refer to the original EU Safety Gate notice
for complete details and official instructions.




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