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/01393/26
Date of Entry: Based on measure enforcement date: 19/09/2025

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1. Recall Summary

This recall involves a specific batch of OPI brand Gel Color nail polish, identified as “Gel Color Summer Monday-Fridays” (type/model number 2292). The product was notified by the Italian authorities via the EU Safety Gate system. The recall was initiated due to the presence of a prohibited chemical substance in the product’s formulation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation. The measure was ordered by the relevant authority against the retailer.

2. Affected Products

– Product: Gel nail polish (Gel nail varnish, 15 ml).
– Brand: OPI.
– Name: Gel Color Summer Monday-Fridays.
– Type/Model Number: 2292.
– Batch Number: GCP012.
– Barcode: 4064665103588.
– Country of Origin: United States.
– Notifying Country: Italy.
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Pictures: Available via the EU Safety Gate portal (reference images provided in the source data).

3. Hazard Information

– Risk Type: Chemical.
– Danger Description: 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 the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
– Potential Health Effects (as stated in the source): TPO may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child, and may cause allergic skin reactions.
– Non-Compliance: The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
– Risk Level: Serious risk.

4. Consumer Action Required

The specific consumer action instructions are not detailed in the recall notice. However, based on the official measure taken (a ban on marketing), consumers who possess this product should stop using it immediately. Consumers should contact the retailer from whom they purchased the product for further instructions regarding its return or disposal.

5. Official Remedy

– Measure Ordered: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures.
– Type of Economic Operator: Retailer.
– Date of Entry into Force: 19/09/2025.
– Details: The official remedy is a legal prohibition on the marketing and sale of this specific product (batch GCP012). The specific remedy for individual consumers (e.g., refund or replacement) is not specified in the recall notice, but the ban implies that the product should not be sold or used.

6. Contact Information

– Case Number: SR/01393/26
– Reference Link: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098798
– Notifying Country: Italy
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Retailer Contact: Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers are advised to contact the point of sale (retailer) for specific return or refund procedures.

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