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/01542/26 |
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Recall Summary

Product Gel nail polish
Brand OPI
Country Italy
Case Number SR/01542/26
Hazard Chemical Risk, Strangulation Hazard, Non-Compliance
Source 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate

RECALL INFORMATION RECORD

Case Number: SR/01542/26
Notifying Country: Italy
Date of Entry into Force of Measures: 21/10/2025

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1. Recall Summary

The European Commission Safety Gate (RAPEX) system has published a recall notice for a cosmetic product. The product is a gel nail polish sold under the brand name OPI. The recall was initiated 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. The measure ordered is a ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures.

2. Affected Products

– Product: Gel nail polish (Gel nail varnish, 15 ml)
– Brand: OPI
– Name: Gel Color – You’ve Been Red
– Type/Model Number: 3276
– Batch Number: GCS025
– Barcode: 4064665115796
– Country of Origin: United States
– Notifying Country: Italy
– Category: Cosmetics
– Type: Consumer

The specific batch and barcode listed above are the only products explicitly identified in the recall notice. Production dates are not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information

According to the recall notice, the product contains a substance identified as Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO). The recall notice states that TPO is prohibited in cosmetic products. The notice further 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 is classified as “Serious risk” by the notifying authority.

4. Consumer Action Required

The recall notice does not provide specific instructions for consumers regarding actions such as returning the product to a store or contacting the manufacturer. The measure ordered is a ban on the marketing of the product. Consumers who have purchased this specific product (OPI Gel Color – You’ve Been Red, batch GCS025, barcode 4064665115796) should discontinue use immediately. For further guidance, consumers are advised to contact the retailer from whom the product was purchased or consult the official Safety Gate alert page for updates.

5. Official Remedy

The official measure ordered by the competent authority 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 of this measure is 21/10/2025. The recall notice does not specify a remedy such as a refund, replacement, or repair for consumers who have already purchased the product.

6. Contact Information

– Official Safety Gate Alert Page: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099045
– Notifying Country: Italy
– Brand: OPI
– Product Images: Available via the Safety Gate alert page (multiple image URLs provided in the source data).

No other contact information (e.g., manufacturer phone number, consumer hotline, email address) is specified in the recall notice.

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/01542/26).

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




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