Gel nail polish Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 03, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database Entry

1. Recall Summary
The European Commission Safety Gate alert (case number SR/01666/26) reports a recall for a cosmetic product sold in Italy. The product, a gel nail polish marketed under the brand Estrosa, has been found to contain a prohibited substance. The recall was initiated by the distributor and a ban on the marketing of the product was ordered, effective 21 October 2025. The notifying country is Italy, and the product originates from Italy.

2. Affected Products
– Product: Gel nail polish (advertised as a strengthening nail varnish, 14 ml)
– Brand: Estrosa
– Name: Base Rubber – Cover Rose
– Type/Model Number: 8536
– Batch Number: 092023
– Barcode: 8056600796340
– Category: Cosmetics
– Country of Origin: Italy
– Notifying Country: Italy
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information
According to the recall notice, the product poses a chemical risk. The list of ingredients indicates that the product contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO). TPO 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 level is classified as “Serious risk” by the notifying authority.

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. Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately. The exact instructions for consumers regarding return or disposal are not specified in the recall notice. Consumers are advised to contact the retailer or distributor where the product was purchased for further guidance on how to proceed.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy, as ordered by the competent authority, is a ban on the marketing of the product. The type of economic operator to whom the measure was ordered is the distributor. The date of entry into force for this measure is 21 October 2025. No specific remedy such as a refund, replacement, or recall from consumers is explicitly detailed in the source data. The recall notice does not state that a refund or replacement is being offered directly to consumers.

6. Contact Information
– Recall Authority: European Commission Safety Gate (formerly RAPEX)
– Case Number: SR/01666/26
– Reference Link: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099104
– Notifying Country: Italy
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– URL for Consumer Recall: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Distributor Contact: Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers should contact the point of sale for further information.

Additional Notes
– The product is a gel nail polish sold in a 14 ml container.
– The batch number affected is 092023.
– The product is advertised as a “strengthening” nail varnish.
– No production dates are provided in the source data.
– No information regarding strangulation hazard is present in the source data; the only identified risk is chemical.

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