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, model reference “152” with type/number of model “8152”. The recall was initiated by the distributor following an order from the competent authority in Italy. The case number assigned by the EU Safety Gate system is SR/01600/26. The measure was ordered on 21 October 2025.

2. Affected Products
– Product type: Gel nail polish (gel nail varnish), 8 ml volume.
– Brand: Jenessa
– Name/Model: “152” / type number of model: 8152
– Batch number: BR122902
– 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
According to the recall notice, the product contains a substance identified as Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO). This substance is listed in the product’s ingredients. TPO is prohibited in cosmetic products under the applicable EU Cosmetic Products Regulation. The recall notice 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” in the source data. The hazard type is listed as “Chemical”. No strangulation hazard is mentioned in the source data; the only hazard described is chemical in nature.

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice does not provide specific instructions directed to consumers regarding what they should do with the product. The official measure ordered by the authority is a ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. Consumers who have purchased this product should refer to the official recall notice or contact the distributor for further guidance. The database record does not contain a consumer-facing recall URL or a direct consumer helpline number.

5. Official Remedy
The measure ordered by the competent authority 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 distributor. The date of entry into force of the measure is 21 October 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
– Notifying country authority: Italy (specific authority name not provided in the recall notice).
– Distributor: The measure was ordered to a distributor, but the name and contact details of the distributor are not specified in the recall notice.
– EU Safety Gate reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099154
– Case number: SR/01600/26
– Images of the product are available at the following URLs:
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010452
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010453
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010454

Note: No additional contact information, such as a phone number, email address, or website for the manufacturer or distributor, is provided in the source data. Consumers seeking further information should consult the EU Safety Gate alert page linked above.

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