Gel nail polish Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 14, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

1. Recall Summary
A recall has been issued for a cosmetic product sold in Italy. The product is a gel nail polish marketed under the brand name Jenessa. The recall was initiated following a notification from the Italian authorities (case number SR/01547/26) and is based on a violation of the EU Cosmetic Products Regulation. The product has been classified as presenting a serious risk to consumers. The measure ordered against the product is a ban on its marketing, effective from 21 October 2025.

2. Affected Products
– Product: Gel nail polish (gel nail varnish), 8 ml.
– Brand: Jenessa
– Name: 1
– Type/Model Number: 8001
– Batch Number: AE062699
– 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
The product poses a chemical risk. According to the list of ingredients declared on the product, it contains the substance Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO). This substance is prohibited in cosmetic products under EU regulations. Exposure to TPO may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of an unborn child, and may cause allergic skin reactions. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice does not provide specific instructions for consumers regarding actions such as returning the product or contacting the seller. Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately. For further guidance, consumers are advised to contact the distributor or retailer from whom the product was purchased, or consult the official Safety Gate alert (reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099094) for any updates or additional instructions.

5. Official Remedy
The official measure ordered by the competent authorities is a ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. The measure was ordered against the distributor. The date of entry into force of this measure is 21 October 2025. No specific remedy for consumers (such as a refund, replacement, or recall from consumers) is detailed in the recall notice.

6. Contact Information
– Recall Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099094
– Case Number: SR/01547/26
– Notifying Country Authority: Italy (specific agency not named in the recall notice)
– Distributor: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Manufacturer: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Consumer Contact: Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers should refer to the official Safety Gate alert for potential updates or contact the point of sale.

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