Gel nail polish Recall – EU Safety Gate

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 17, 2026

📌 EU Safety Gate Recall Notice

Product: Gel nail polish

Brand: Tertio

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/01339/26 |
View original notice →

Recall Summary

Product Gel nail polish
Brand Tertio
Country Italy
Case Number SR/01339/26
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 identified by the brand name “Tertio” and the product name “Ciao Italia”. The recall was initiated by authorities in Italy and the notification was recorded under case number SR/01339/26. The product was manufactured in the People’s Republic of China. The recall is classified as a serious risk due to the presence of a prohibited chemical substance.

2. Affected Products
– Product type: Gel nail polish
– Brand: Tertio
– Product name: Ciao Italia
– Model/Type number: M286
– Batch number: KS250706122017
– Barcode: 8042747080220
– Container size: 18 ml
– Country of origin: People’s Republic of China
– Notifying country: Italy
– Production dates: 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) as listed in the ingredients. TPO is prohibited in cosmetic products under the Cosmetic Products Regulation. The identified hazards associated with TPO include potential harm to the reproductive system, potential harm to the health of the unborn child, and the potential to cause allergic skin reactions. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation. The risk type is classified as chemical.

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice does not provide specific instructions directed to consumers regarding actions they should take with the product. Consumers who have purchased this product are advised to check the batch number and barcode to determine if their item is affected. The official measure ordered by the competent authority is a ban on the marketing of the product. Consumers should discontinue use of the product and seek further guidance from the distributor or the relevant national authority in Italy.

5. Official Remedy
The measure ordered by the competent authority 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 distributor. The date of entry into force of the measure is 19 September 2025. The recall notice does not specify a remedy such as a refund, replacement, or recall from consumers. The official remedy is limited to the prohibition of further marketing and distribution of the affected batch.

6. Contact Information
– Recall case number: SR/01339/26
– Safety Gate alert reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098766
– Notifying country: Italy
– Country of origin: People’s Republic of China
– Brand: Tertio
– Product name: Ciao Italia
– Model: M286
– Batch number: KS250706122017
– Barcode: 8042747080220
– Company recall code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Recall URL: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Contact details for the distributor or manufacturer: Not specified in the recall notice.

Additional Information
– Category: Cosmetics
– Risk level: Serious risk
– Risk type: Chemical
– Pictures of the product are available at the following URLs:
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11006837
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11006838
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11006839

Disclaimer: This record is compiled exclusively from the EU Safety Gate data provided. No independent testing, verification, or analysis has been performed by Reclia. Any information not present in the source data is noted as not specified.

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/01339/26).

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,
or independent investigations.

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




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