Gel nail polish Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 21, 2026

Reclia – Recall Information Database
Record ID: SR/01402/26
Date of Entry: Based on EU Safety Gate data

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1. Recall Summary

The notifying country Italy has issued a recall for a cosmetic product identified as OPI brand gel nail polish. The product is non-compliant with the Cosmetic Products Regulation due to the presence of a prohibited ingredient. The recall was ordered by the relevant economic operator (retailer) and includes a ban on the marketing of the product along with any accompanying measures. The measure entered into force on 19/09/2025.

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2. Affected Products

– Product type: Gel nail polish (15 ml)
– Brand: OPI
– Product name: Gel My Chihuahua – Doesn’t bite anymore
– Type/Model number: 1258
– Batch number: GCM89
– Barcode: 3614229064636
– Country of origin: United States
– Notifying country: Italy
– Case number: SR/01402/26
– EU Safety Gate reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098804

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

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3. Hazard Information

The risk type is classified as Chemical. According to the list of ingredients, the product contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl) phosphine oxide (TPO), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. 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 recall notice classifies the risk level as “Serious risk.”

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4. Consumer Action Required

The recall notice does not specify a direct consumer action instruction (e.g., stop using, return to store, or dispose of the product). Consumers who have purchased this product are advised to consult the official EU Safety Gate alert for any updates or to contact the retailer or the notifying authority in Italy for further guidance.

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5. Official Remedy

The measure ordered by the type of economic operator (retailer) is:
– Category of measure: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures.
– Date of entry into force: 19/09/2025.

No specific remedy such as refund, replacement, or recall from consumers is explicitly stated in the recall notice.

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6. Contact Information

– EU Safety Gate alert page: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098804
– Notifying country: Italy (specific contact details for the Italian authority or retailer are not provided in the recall notice).
– Product images (for identification):
– 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

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Note: This record is compiled exclusively from the EU Safety Gate data provided. Any information not present in the source data is noted as “Not specified in the recall notice.” No testing, analysis, or editorial judgment has been applied.

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