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: 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/01402/26 |
View original notice →

Recall Summary

Product Gel nail polish
Brand OPI
Country Italy
Case Number SR/01402/26
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 notice concerning a cosmetic product sold in Italy. The product is a gel nail polish marketed under the brand OPI. The recall was initiated by the notifying country, Italy, and the product originates from the United States. The case number assigned to this notification is SR/01402/26. The measure ordered against the product is a ban on its marketing and any accompanying measures, with an effective date of 19 September 2025.

2. Affected Products
– Product: Gel nail polish
– Brand: OPI
– Name: Gel My Chihuahua – Doesn’t bite anymore
– Type/Model Number: 1258
– Batch Number: GCM89
– Barcode: 3614229064636
– Volume: 15 ml
– Country of Origin: United States
– Notifying Country: Italy
– Category: Cosmetics
– Type: Consumer product

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

3. Hazard Information
According to the recall notice, the product presents a chemical risk. The list of ingredients indicates that the product contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl) phosphine oxide (TPO). This substance is prohibited in cosmetic products under the Cosmetic Products Regulation. The 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.”

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice does not provide specific instructions directed at consumers regarding what they should do with the product. The measure ordered is a ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. Consumers who have purchased this product should refer to the official recall notice or contact the retailer or relevant national authority for further guidance. No recall URL or consumer-facing recall instructions were included in the source data.

5. Official Remedy
The official 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 retailer. The date of entry into force for this measure is 19 September 2025. No information regarding a refund, replacement, or other consumer remedy was specified in the recall notice.

6. Contact Information
– Case Number: SR/01402/26
– Safety Gate Alert Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098804
– Notifying Country: Italy
– Product Images:
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11007503
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11007504
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11007505

No additional contact information, such as a company recall code, consumer hotline, or manufacturer contact details, was provided in the recall notice. Consumers seeking further information should contact the retailer or the Italian national consumer safety authority.

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/01402/26).

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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