Gel nail polish Recall – EU Safety Gate

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 03, 2026

📌 EU Safety Gate Recall Notice

Product: Gel nail polish

Brand: OPI

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/01678/26 |
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Recall Summary

Product Gel nail polish
Brand OPI
Country Italy
Case Number SR/01678/26
Hazard Chemical Risk, Strangulation Hazard, Non-Compliance
Source 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate

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 OPI. The recall was initiated due to the presence of a prohibited chemical substance in the product’s formulation. The notifying country is Italy, and the product originates from the United States. The case number assigned to this notification is SR/01678/26.

2. Affected Products
– Product type: Gel nail polish (gel nail varnish)
– Brand: OPI
– Product name: Gel Color – Cajun Shrimp
– Type / Model number: 2059
– Batch number: GC L64
– Barcode: 619828090041
– Volume: 15 ml
– Country of origin: United States
– Notifying country: Italy
– Case number: SR/01678/26
– Date of entry into force of measures: 21/10/2025

No production dates or company recall codes were specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information
According to the recall notice, the product’s list of ingredients includes Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO). This substance is prohibited in cosmetic products under the Cosmetic Products Regulation. The identified hazards associated with TPO, as stated in the source data, 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 classified as “Chemical,” and the risk level is described as “Serious risk.”

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice does not provide specific instructions directed to consumers regarding actions such as returning the product, discontinuing use, or contacting a specific party. The official measures described in the source data are directed at the economic operator (retailer). Consumers who have purchased this product should refer to the official Safety Gate alert (reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099074) for any updated consumer guidance or contact the retailer from whom the product was purchased for further information.

5. Official Remedy
The official measure ordered by the competent authority in Italy is a ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. The type of economic operator to whom the measure was ordered is the retailer. The date of entry into force of this measure is 21/10/2025. No specific remedy for consumers (such as a refund, replacement, or recall from consumers) is explicitly stated in the source data.

6. Contact Information
– Safety Gate alert reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099074
– Notifying country: Italy
– Brand: OPI
– Case number: SR/01678/26

No direct consumer contact telephone number, email address, or website for the manufacturer or retailer was provided in the recall notice. Consumers seeking further details are advised to consult the official Safety Gate portal or contact the retailer where the product was purchased.

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/01678/26).

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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Disclaimer: Information on this page is summarized from official EU Safety Gate recall notices.
Reclia is a recall information database and does not conduct product testing, safety certification,
or independent investigations.

Consumers should refer to the original EU Safety Gate notice
for complete details and official instructions.




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