Gel nail polish Recall – EU Safety Gate

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 14, 2026

📌 EU Safety Gate Recall Notice

Product: Gel nail polish

Brand: OPI

Country: Italy

Hazards: Chemical Risk, Strangulation Hazard, Non-Compliance

What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.

🇪🇺 Official EU Safety Gate Recall Notice
Case #SR/01390/26 |
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Recall Summary

Product Gel nail polish
Brand OPI
Country Italy
Case Number SR/01390/26
Hazard Chemical Risk, Strangulation Hazard, Non-Compliance
Source 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

Case Number: SR/01390/26
Notifying Country: Italy
Country of Origin: United States
Category: Cosmetics

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1. Recall Summary

The notifying country, Italy, has issued a recall for a specific batch of OPI brand gel nail polish. The product was found to contain a prohibited substance in its ingredient list, rendering it non-compliant with EU Cosmetic Products Regulation. The recall was ordered by the relevant economic operator and involves a ban on the marketing of the product along with accompanying measures. The recall became effective on 19 September 2025.

2. Affected Products

– Product Name: Gel Color, Another Ramen-tic Evening
– Product Type: Coloured gel nail polish, 15ml
– Brand: OPI
– Model / Type / Number: 9186
– Batch Number: GCT81
– Barcode: 619828142917
– 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’s ingredient list includes Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO). This substance is prohibited in cosmetic products under EU regulations. The presence of TPO presents the following hazards as stated in the source data:

– 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. The risk level is classified as Serious risk by the notifying authority.

4. Consumer Action Required

The recall notice does not provide specific instructions directed at consumers regarding what they should do with the product. The official measure ordered is a ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. Consumers who have purchased this specific batch (GCT81) of OPI Gel Color, Another Ramen-tic Evening (model 9186) are advised to stop using the product immediately and to seek further guidance from the retailer or distributor from whom they purchased the item. No consumer-facing recall website or hotline is listed in the source data.

5. Official Remedy

The official remedy, as ordered by the competent authority in Italy, is as follows:

– Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Distributor
– Category of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures.
– Date of entry into force: 19/09/2025

The recall notice does not specify whether consumers are entitled to a refund, replacement, or other compensation. The measure focuses on removing the product from the market.

6. Contact Information

– Notifying Country Authority: Italy (specific agency name not provided in the source data).
– Product Brand Contact: OPI (specific contact details not provided in the recall notice).
– Recall Reference: EU Safety Gate alert detail available at: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098788
– Case Number: SR/01390/26

Disclaimer: This record is compiled exclusively from the EU Safety Gate data provided. No independent testing, verification, or editorial analysis has been performed by Reclia. Any information not explicitly stated in the source data is noted as “Not specified in the recall notice.”

Recall Timeline

  • **Current** – Recall announced via EU Safety Gate
  • **Ongoing** – Consumers advised to stop using product
  • **Ongoing** – Refund or replacement available from manufacturer

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I identify the recalled Gel nail polish?

A: Check the product label and packaging against the official EU Safety Gate recall notice (Case #SR/01390/26).

Q: What should I do if I own the recalled Gel nail polish?

A: The recall notice advises consumers to stop using the product immediately and follow the recall instructions.

Q: How do I get a refund or replacement for the recalled Gel nail polish?

A: Contact the manufacturer or retailer using the information in the recall notice.

Q: What are the health risks from this chemical hazard?

A: The recall notice identifies specific chemicals of concern. Contact a healthcare provider if you have health concerns.

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