Gel nail polish Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 17, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

1. Recall Summary
This recall notice, case number SR/01332/26, was issued by Italy and published on the EU Safety Gate system. The product is a cosmetic item classified as a gel nail polish. The recall was initiated due to the presence of a prohibited chemical substance in the product’s ingredient list. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation. The notifying country is Italy, and the country of origin is also Italy. The risk level is classified as “Serious risk.”

2. Affected Products
– Product: Gel nail polish (semi-permanent gel nail varnish, 14 ml)
– Brand: Estrosa
– Name: Smalto Gelèe de Fraise
– Type/Model Number: 55
– Batch Number: 7131
– Barcode: 8056459809697
– Category: Cosmetics
– 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 contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl) phosphine oxide (TPO), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. The stated dangers associated with TPO are:
– May harm the reproductive system.
– May harm the health of the unborn child.
– May cause allergic skin reactions.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation. The risk type is listed as “Chemical.” No other hazard types (such as strangulation) are explicitly described in the source data; the only hazard mentioned is chemical risk due to the prohibited ingredient.

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice specifies that the measure ordered by the authorities is a ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. The date of entry into force for this measure is 19/09/2025. The type of economic operator to whom the measure was ordered is the Distributor. Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately. The notice does not provide specific instructions for consumers beyond the ban on marketing; however, consumers are advised to follow the official remedy described below.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy ordered by the authorities is a ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. The measure was ordered to the Distributor. The notice does not specify a refund, replacement, or other direct consumer remedy such as a recall from consumers. The remedy is directed at the distributor level to remove the product from the market. No further details about consumer-level compensation (e.g., refund or replacement) are provided in the source data.

6. Contact Information
– Case Number: SR/01332/26
– EU Safety Gate Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098748
– Notifying Country: Italy
– Country of Origin: Italy
– Brand: Estrosa
– Product Name: Smalto Gelèe de Fraise
– Batch Number: 7131
– Barcode: 8056459809697
– Pictures: Available at the following URLs:
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11006813
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11006814
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11006815
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– URL for Recall: Not specified in the recall notice.

Note: No additional contact details (e.g., phone number, email, or physical address) for the manufacturer or distributor are provided in the source data. Consumers seeking further information should refer to the EU Safety Gate alert page or contact the relevant national authority in Italy.

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