Gel nail polish Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 14, 2026

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/01614/26
Date of Record: Based on measure entry into force 21/10/2025

1. Recall Summary
This recall involves a cosmetic product, specifically a gel nail polish, marketed under the brand name Estrosa. The product is identified as “Bronzo Metallico” and is described as a semi-permanent gel nail varnish with a volume of 14ml. The recall was initiated by authorities in Italy following the identification of a prohibited chemical substance in the product’s ingredient list. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation. The notifying country is Italy, and the country of origin is also Italy.

2. Affected Products
– Product: Gel nail polish (Gel nail varnish)
– Brand: Estrosa
– Name: Bronzo Metallico
– Type/Model Number: Smalto Gel Semipermanente 186
– Batch Number: 7019
– Barcode: 8034108163529
– Description: Gel nail varnish, 14ml.
– Category: Cosmetics
– Notifying Country: Italy
– Country of Origin: Italy
– Case Number: SR/01614/26
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information
The recall notice identifies a chemical risk associated with this product. According to the list of ingredients, the product contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO) . This substance is prohibited in cosmetic products under EU regulations. The specific dangers associated with TPO, as stated in the source data, include:
– May harm the reproductive system.
– May harm the health of the unborn child.
– May cause allergic skin reactions.
The risk level for this product has been classified as “Serious risk” by the notifying authority. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice specifies that a measure has been ordered against the product. The specific action required from consumers is implied by the official remedy. Consumers who have purchased this product should cease use immediately. The official measure ordered is a ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. Consumers should follow the instructions provided by the distributor or relevant national authorities regarding the return or disposal of the product.

5. Official Remedy
The type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered is the Distributor. The category of measure(s) ordered is a Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. The date of entry into force for this measure is 21/10/2025. No specific details regarding a refund, replacement, or recall from consumers is explicitly stated in the source data beyond the marketing ban.

6. Contact Information
– Reference Link: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099121
– Notifying Country Authority: Italy (Specific contact details for the Italian authority are not provided in the source data).
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Distributor: The measure was ordered to the Distributor, but the specific name of the distributor is not provided in the source data.

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