Gel nail polish Recall – EU Safety Gate

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 17, 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/01542/26 |
View original notice →

Recall Summary

Product Gel nail polish
Brand OPI
Country Italy
Case Number SR/01542/26
Hazard Chemical Risk, Strangulation Hazard, Non-Compliance
Source 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

1. Recall Summary
This recall notice, case number SR/01542/26, was issued by the notifying country of Italy on 21 October 2025. The product is a gel nail polish marketed under the brand OPI. The recall was initiated because the product contains a prohibited substance and does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation. The measure ordered by the relevant economic operator is a ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures.

2. Affected Products
– Product: Gel nail polish (gel nail varnish, 15 ml)
– Brand: OPI
– Name: Gel Color – You’ve Been Red
– Type/Model Number: 3276
– Batch Number: GCS025
– Barcode: 4064665115796
– Country of Origin: United States
– Notifying Country: Italy
– Category: Cosmetics
– Risk Level: Serious risk

No production dates or company recall codes were specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information
According to the recall notice, the product contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. The notice states that TPO may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child, and 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 actions they should take with the product. Consumers are advised to refer to the official measure, which is a ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures, effective from 21 October 2025. No recall URL or consumer-facing instructions were provided in the source data.

5. Official Remedy
The official measure ordered by the type of economic operator (Retailer) is a ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. The date of entry into force for this measure is 21 October 2025. No specific remedy such as refund, replacement, or repair was detailed in the recall notice.

6. Contact Information
No contact information for the manufacturer, distributor, or retailer was provided in the recall notice. Consumers seeking further information may refer to the EU Safety Gate alert using the following reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099045. No phone number, email address, or website for consumer inquiries was specified.

Additional Notes
– The recall notice did not specify any production dates, company recall codes, or a recall URL.
– The product is classified as a “Serious risk” by the notifying authority.
– The recall is based on chemical risk and non-compliance with the Cosmetic Products Regulation. No strangulation hazard was mentioned in the source data; that classification was not present in the provided EU Safety Gate data.

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/01542/26).

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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Reclia is a recall information database and does not conduct product testing, safety certification,
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Consumers should refer to the original EU Safety Gate notice
for complete details and official instructions.




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