Gel nail polish Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 14, 2026

Reclia – Recall Information Database
Record ID: SR/01420/26
Date of Entry: Based on EU Safety Gate data.

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1. Recall Summary

A voluntary recall has been issued for a specific batch of gel nail polish sold under the brand name VICTORIA VYNN. The recall was notified by the consumer safety authorities in Malta. The product has been identified as presenting a serious chemical risk due to the presence of a prohibited substance. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation. The recall notice specifies that the product is subject to destruction and withdrawal from the market.

2. Affected Products

– Product Type: Gel nail polish
– Brand: VICTORIA VYNN
– Product Name: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Model/Type Number: No. 047
– Batch Number: 102026 VV21T/2
– Barcode: 5902533300464
– Size/Quantity: 8 ml
– Country of Origin: Poland
– Notifying Country: Malta
– Case Number: SR/01420/26
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information

According to the recall notice, the product contains a prohibited chemical substance. The specific hazard identified is the presence of Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO) . The recall notice states that TPO is prohibited in cosmetic products. The stated potential health effects from this substance include:
– May harm the reproductive system.
– May harm the health of the unborn child.
– May cause allergic skin reactions.

The product is classified as a Chemical risk type and carries a Serious risk level. 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 the return or disposal of the product. The official measures ordered are directed at the economic operator (distributor or retailer). Consumers who have purchased this specific batch of VICTORIA VYNN gel nail polish (batch number 102026 VV21T/2) should stop using the product immediately. Consumers are advised to contact the retailer or distributor from whom they purchased the product for further instructions, or to consult the official EU Safety Gate alert for the most current information.

5. Official Remedy

The official measures ordered by the authorities and taken by the economic operator are as follows:

– Measure 1: Destruction of the product.
– Type of economic operator to whom the measure was ordered: Other (not specified in the recall notice).
– Category of measure: Destruction of the product.
– Date of entry into force: 01/09/2025.
– Measure 2: Withdrawal of the product from the market.
– Type of economic operator taking notified measure: Other (not specified in the recall notice).
– Category of measure: Withdrawal of the product from the market.
– Date of entry into force: 01/09/2025.

The recall notice does not specify a refund, replacement, or other consumer-facing remedy.

6. Contact Information

– EU Safety Gate Alert Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098864
– Notifying Country Authority: Malta (specific contact details not provided in the recall notice).
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Manufacturer/Distributor Contact: Not specified in the recall notice.

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