Gel nail polish Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 17, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

1. Recall Summary
The European Commission’s Safety Gate system has published a recall notification concerning a cosmetic product sold in Italy. The product is a gel nail polish marketed under the brand Estrosa. The recall was initiated by the distributor following an order from the competent authority in Italy. The case number assigned to this notification is SR/01591/26. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation due to the presence of a prohibited substance in its ingredient list.

2. Affected Products
– Product type: Gel nail polish (gel nail varnish)
– Brand: Estrosa
– Product name: Smalto gel semipermanente
– Model/Type number: Smeraldo 208
– Batch number: 7020
– Barcode: 8034108163536
– Net content: 14 ml
– Country of origin: Italy
– 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 list of ingredients contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl) phosphine oxide (TPO). This substance is prohibited in cosmetic products under the applicable EU Cosmetic Products Regulation. The presence of TPO poses the following hazards as stated in the source data:
– May harm the reproductive system.
– May harm the health of the unborn child.
– May cause allergic skin reactions.
The risk level associated with this product is classified by the notifying authority as “Serious risk.” The risk type is listed as “Chemical.”

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice does not provide specific instructions directed to consumers regarding actions they should take with the product. The official measure ordered by the authority is directed at the economic operator (distributor). Consumers who have purchased this product are advised to stop using it immediately and to contact the retailer or distributor from whom they purchased the item for further guidance. The database record does not include a consumer-facing recall URL or a company recall code.

5. Official Remedy
The measure ordered by the competent authority in Italy applies to the distributor of the product. The specific measure is:
– Type of measure: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures.
– Date of entry into force: 21/10/2025.
– Category of measure: Ordered by the competent authority.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy such as a refund, replacement, or repair for consumers. The official action is a prohibition on further sale and distribution of the affected batch.

6. Contact Information
– Notifying country: Italy
– Case number: SR/01591/26
– Safety Gate alert reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099115
– Product images: Available via the Safety Gate portal at the following URLs:
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010397
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010398
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010399
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010400
– Consumer contact: Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers should contact the point of purchase (retailer or distributor) for further information regarding the ban and any possible consumer-level actions.

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