Gel nail polish Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 17, 2026

Here is the factual recall information record for the consumer safety database.

Recall Information Record
Database: EU Safety Gate
Record ID: SR/01557/26
Date of Entry: Based on measure effective 21/10/2025

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1. Recall Summary

The notifying country, Italy, has issued a recall for a cosmetic product identified as OPI Gel Color nail polish. The product is a gel nail varnish with a volume of 15 ml. The recall was initiated due to the presence of a prohibited chemical ingredient in the product formulation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation. The measure ordered is a ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures, effective from 21/10/2025.

2. Affected Products

– Product Type: Gel nail polish (Gel nail varnish)
– Brand: OPI
– Product Name: Gel Color – Made It To The Seventh Hill!
– Type/Model Number: 7254
– Batch Number: GC L15
– Barcode: 619828136459
– Country of Origin: United States
– Notifying Country: Italy
– Case Number: SR/01557/26
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information

According to the source data, the hazard is classified as a Chemical risk. The product contains the ingredient Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO). The recall notice states that TPO is prohibited in cosmetic products. The specific dangers associated with TPO, as stated in the recall notice, are:
– It may harm the reproductive system.
– It may harm the health of the unborn child.
– It may cause allergic skin reactions.

The recall notice also lists “Strangulation Hazard” and “Non-Compliance” as associated hazards in the metadata, but the primary risk description in the danger field focuses on the chemical risks of TPO. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

4. Consumer Action Required

The recall notice specifies that the measure was ordered by a type of economic operator (Retailer). The official measure is a ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. Consumers who have purchased this specific product (OPI Gel Color, batch GC L15, barcode 619828136459) should stop using it immediately. The recall notice does not provide specific instructions for consumers beyond the ban on marketing. Consumers should contact the retailer from which they purchased the product for further guidance on returning the item.

5. Official Remedy

The official remedy, as ordered by the economic operator (Retailer), is a ban on the marketing of the product. The recall notice does not explicitly state a specific remedy for consumers (e.g., refund or replacement) in the provided data fields. The “measures” field indicates a ban on marketing and any accompanying measures. The date of entry into force for this measure is 21/10/2025.

6. Contact Information

– Recall Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099039
– Notifying Country: Italy
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– URL for Recall: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Pictures of the product are available at the following URLs:
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010238
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010239
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010240
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010241

Disclaimer: This record is compiled from official EU Safety Gate data. For the most current information, please refer to the official alert link provided above.

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