Gel nail polish Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 17, 2026

Recall Information Record – EU Safety Gate Database

1. Recall Summary
The notifying country of Italy has issued a recall for a cosmetic product identified as OPI Gel Color – By Popular Vote. The recall was ordered on 21 October 2025 under case number SR/01553/26. The product is a gel nail varnish with a volume of 15 ml. The recall was initiated because the product contains a prohibited substance and does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation. The risk level is classified as serious.

2. Affected Products
– Product: Gel nail polish (Gel nail varnish)
– Brand: OPI
– Name: Gel Color – By Popular Vote
– Type/Model Number: 1075
– Batch Number: GC W63
– Barcode: 619828124814
– Country of Origin: United States
– Notifying Country: Italy
– 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 recall 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. The risk type is listed as chemical. The recall notice also includes a reference to “Strangulation Hazard” and “Non-Compliance” in the hazard summary, but no further details about a strangulation hazard are provided in the source data.

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice does not specify individual consumer instructions. The measure ordered by the notifying authority is a ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. Consumers who have purchased this product should discontinue use immediately and follow any instructions provided by the retailer or the manufacturer. The date of entry into force of the measure is 21 October 2025.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy ordered by the competent authority is a ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. The type of economic operator to whom the measure was ordered is the retailer. No specific remedy for consumers (such as refund, replacement, or recall from consumers) is explicitly stated in the recall notice. Consumers should contact the retailer from whom they purchased the product for further information on available remedies.

6. Contact Information
– Recall Case Number: SR/01553/26
– EU Safety Gate Alert Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099054
– Notifying Country: Italy
– Product Images: Available at the following URLs:
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010272
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010273
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010274
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010275
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010276
– Manufacturer Contact: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Retailer Contact: Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers are advised to contact the point of purchase for further assistance.

Additional Notes
– The recall notice does not provide a recall URL, production dates, or a company recall code.
– The product is classified as a consumer product under the category “Cosmetics.”
– The recall was initiated by the retailer following an order from the competent authority in Italy.

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