Gel nail polish Recall – EU Safety Gate

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 07, 2026

📌 EU Safety Gate Recall Notice

Product: Gel nail polish

Brand: Jenessa

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/01638/26 |
View original notice →

Recall Summary

Product Gel nail polish
Brand Jenessa
Country Italy
Case Number SR/01638/26
Hazard Chemical Risk, Strangulation Hazard, Non-Compliance
Source 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database Entry

Case Number: SR/01638/26
Date of Entry: Based on EU Safety Gate alert notification

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1. Recall Summary

This recall notice, issued by the notifying country of Italy, concerns a cosmetic product identified as a gel nail polish. The product is marketed under the brand name Jenessa and is described as a gel nail varnish with a volume of 8 ml. The recall was initiated due to a chemical risk identified in the product’s composition. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation. The case number assigned to this alert is SR/01638/26.

2. Affected Products

– Product Type: Gel nail polish (gel nail varnish)
– Brand: Jenessa
– Product Name: 6
– Type/Model Number: 8006 – 256
– Batch Number: BK122901
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Country of Origin: Italy
– Notifying Country: Italy
– Packaging/Volume: 8 ml
– 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 presents a chemical risk. The specific hazard is identified as follows: According to the list of ingredients, the product contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO). This substance is prohibited in cosmetic products. 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 level is classified as “Serious risk” in the source data.

4. Consumer Action Required

The recall notice specifies that a measure has been ordered by the relevant economic operator. The measure is a ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. Consumers who have purchased this product should cease using it immediately. The exact instructions for consumers regarding return or disposal are not specified in the recall notice beyond the ban on marketing. Consumers are advised to follow the official remedy as described below.

5. Official Remedy

The official remedy ordered by the distributor (the type of economic operator to whom the measure was ordered) is a ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. The date of entry into force for this measure is 21/10/2025. No specific remedy such as a refund, replacement, or recall from consumers is explicitly detailed in the source data beyond the marketing ban. The recall notice does not state that a consumer-level recall (e.g., return to store) has been implemented; the measure is directed at the distributor to stop selling the product.

6. Contact Information

– Notifying Country: Italy
– EU Safety Gate Alert Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099152
– Case Number: SR/01638/26
– Brand Contact Information: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Distributor Contact Information: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.

Additional Notes from Source Data:
– The product is categorized as a “Cosmetics” product.
– The product type is listed as “Consumer” product.
– The recall notice includes three images of the product, accessible via the EU Safety Gate alert link.
– The barcode is listed as null in the source 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/01638/26).

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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