Gel nail polish Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 17, 2026

RECALL INFORMATION RECORD
Database: EU Safety Gate
Record ID: SR/01622/26
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 and market ban for a cosmetic product identified as “Base Rubber – Natural” gel nail polish, manufactured in Italy under the brand Estrosa. The product was found to contain a prohibited substance in its ingredient list, leading to a non-compliance with the Cosmetic Products Regulation. The measure was ordered by the competent authority against the distributor. The risk level associated with this product has been classified as “Serious risk.”

2. Affected Products

– Product Type: Gel nail polish (strengthening gel nail varnish, 14ml).
– Brand: Estrosa
– Name: Base Rubber – Natural
– Type/Model Number: 8534
– Batch Number: 082022
– Barcode: 8056600796326
– Country of Origin: Italy
– Notifying Country: Italy
– Case Number: SR/01622/26

3. Hazard Information

According to the recall notice, the product presents a chemical risk due to the presence of a prohibited ingredient. The specific hazard information provided in the source data is as follows:

– Risk Type: Chemical
– Substance Identified: Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO).
– Regulatory Status: TPO is prohibited in cosmetic products.
– Health Effects (as stated in the recall notice): The substance 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.

Note: The source data also lists “Strangulation Hazard” in the provided summary fields, but no details regarding a strangulation hazard are present in the body of the recall notice. The only hazard explicitly detailed in the notice is the chemical risk from TPO.

4. Consumer Action Required

The recall notice specifies that the measure ordered is a “Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures.” The source data does not include specific instructions for consumers who have already purchased the product. Based on the official measure, consumers should:

– Stop using the product immediately.
– Dispose of the product or return it to the point of purchase, as the product is banned from sale and further distribution.
– Monitor for any adverse skin reactions or other health effects and consult a medical professional if symptoms occur.

5. Official Remedy

The official remedy ordered by the competent authority in Italy is a Ban on the marketing of the product. This measure was ordered against the distributor. The date of entry into force for this measure is 21/10/2025. The source data does not specify a refund, replacement, or other financial remedy for consumers. The primary action is the removal of the product from the market.

6. Contact Information

– Notifying Country: Italy
– EU Safety Gate Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099103
– Case Number: SR/01622/26
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Distributor Contact: Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers are advised to contact the retailer where the product was purchased for further information regarding return or disposal.

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