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.

Reclia – Recall Information Database
Record ID: SR/01465/26
Date of Entry: Based on measure entry into force: 19/09/2025

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1. Recall Summary

A voluntary recall has been issued for a specific batch of OPI Gel Color nail polish in Italy. The recall was ordered by the retailer following an official notification from the Italian authorities. The product has been identified as non-compliant with the EU Cosmetic Products Regulation due to the presence of a prohibited chemical substance. The measure taken is a ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures, effective from 19 September 2025.

2. Affected Products

– Product Type: Gel nail polish (15 ml bottle).
– Brand: OPI.
– Product Name: OPI Gel Color Can’t Ctrl me.
– Model/Type Number: 1229.
– Batch Number: GCD59.
– Barcode: 4064665090512.
– Country of Origin: United States.
– Notifying Country: Italy.
– Case Number: SR/01465/26.

No other batch numbers, production dates, or specific date ranges of sale are specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information

The recall is based on a chemical risk. According to the list of ingredients declared on the product, the item contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl) phosphine oxide (TPO). This substance is prohibited in cosmetic products under EU regulations.

The specific hazards associated with TPO, as stated in the recall notice, are:
– May harm the reproductive system.
– May harm the health of the unborn child.
– 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 what they should do with the product they already possess. The official measure is directed at the economic operator (retailer). Consumers who have purchased the affected batch (GCD59) of OPI Gel Color Can’t Ctrl me (Model 1229) should stop using the product immediately. For specific return or disposal instructions, consumers are advised to contact the retailer from whom the product was purchased.

5. Official Remedy

The official remedy ordered by the notifying authority (Italy) is a ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. This measure was ordered against the retailer. The date of entry into force for this measure is 19 September 2025.

The recall notice does not specify a remedy for consumers who have already purchased the product, such as a refund, replacement, or recall from consumers. The remedy is limited to removing the product from the market at the retail level.

6. Contact Information

– Official Recall Reference: EU Safety Gate Alert Number: 10098924
– Notifying Country Authority: Italy (specific agency not named in the source data).
– Manufacturer/Brand: OPI (United States).
– Retailer: The specific retailer who ordered the measure is not named in the source data.

For further information, consumers may contact the retailer where the product was purchased. No specific consumer hotline, email address, or website for the recall is provided in the source data.

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