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.
Case #SR/01556/26 |
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Recall Summary
| Product | Gel nail polish |
| Brand | OPI |
| Country | Italy |
| Case Number | SR/01556/26 |
| Hazard | Chemical Risk, Strangulation Hazard, Non-Compliance |
| Source | 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate |
Here is the factual recall information record based on the provided EU Safety Gate data.
Recall Information Record
Database: Consumer Safety (EU Safety Gate)
Record ID: SR/01556/26
Date of Entry: Based on measure enforcement date of 21/10/2025
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1. Recall Summary
A recall and market ban has been issued for a specific gel nail polish product sold under the brand OPI. The action was ordered by authorities in Italy due to the presence of a prohibited chemical substance in the product’s formulation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
2. Affected Products
– Product Type: Gel nail polish (Gel nail varnish, 15 ml).
– Brand: OPI.
– Product Name: Gel Color – Left Your Texts On Red.
– Model/Type Number: 28.
– Barcode: 4064665102369.
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Country of Origin: United States.
– Notifying Country: Italy.
– Case Number: SR/01556/26.
3. Hazard Information
The product has been identified as posing a chemical risk. According to the list of ingredients, the product contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO). This substance is prohibited in cosmetic products. The specific hazards associated with TPO, as stated in the recall notice, 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 does not specify direct instructions for consumers who have already purchased the product. The official measure was ordered against the economic operator (retailer). Consumers who possess this product should cease use immediately and contact the retailer from which it was purchased for further instructions regarding return or disposal.
5. Official Remedy
The measure ordered by the authorities in Italy 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. The specific remedy for consumers (e.g., refund or replacement) is not specified in the recall notice.
6. Contact Information
– Official Recall Reference: EU Safety Gate Alert Number 10099037.
– Notifying Authority: Italy (specific agency not named in the source data).
– Manufacturer/Brand Contact: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Retailer Contact: Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers should contact the point of sale.
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/01556/26).
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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