Gel nail polish Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 17, 2026

Here is the factual recall information record based on the provided EU Safety Gate data.

Recall Information Record: Reclia Database
Case Number: SR/01333/26
Date of Record: Based on measure entry into force: 19/09/2025

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1. Recall Summary

This recall involves a cosmetic product, specifically a coloured gel nail polish, sold under the brand name ONLY NAILS. The product is identified as “Babyboomer” and is packaged in a 10 ml container. The recall was initiated by authorities in Italy due to a chemical risk identified in the product’s formulation. The product originates from the People’s Republic of China. The official measure ordered against the product is a ban on its marketing, effective from 19/09/2025.

2. Affected Products

– Product: Gel nail polish
– Brand: ONLY NAILS
– Name: Babyboomer
– Category: Cosmetics
– Type/Model Numbers: 1, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
– Batch Number: L0009
– Barcode: 8052530874219
– Description: Coloured gel nail polish, 10 ml.
– Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China
– Notifying Country: Italy
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information

The recall notice identifies a chemical risk. According to the list of ingredients declared on the product, the gel nail polish contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl) phosphine oxide (TPO). This substance is prohibited in cosmetic products under the Cosmetic Products Regulation. The specific hazards associated with TPO, as stated in the recall notice, include:
– 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.

4. Consumer Action Required

The recall notice specifies that a ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures has been ordered. Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately. The exact instructions for consumers regarding disposal or return are not specified in the recall notice. Consumers should refer to the distributor or the notifying authority (Italy) for further guidance on how to proceed.

5. Official Remedy

The official measure ordered by the relevant authority is a ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. This measure was ordered against the distributor. The date of entry into force for this measure is 19/09/2025. Specific details regarding a refund, replacement, or other consumer remedy (such as a return process) are not specified in the recall notice.

6. Contact Information

– Case Number: SR/01333/26
– Notifying Country: Italy
– EU Safety Gate Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098762
– Distributor: The type of economic operator to whom the measure was ordered is listed as “Distributor.” Specific contact details for the distributor are not provided in the recall notice.
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.

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