Gel nail polish Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 14, 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

A voluntary recall has been issued for a specific batch of OPI brand gel nail polish. The recall was initiated by the retailer in Italy following an order from the competent authority. The product was found to contain a substance prohibited in cosmetic products under EU regulations. The recall notice was published on the EU Safety Gate system (formerly RAPEX) by the notifying country, Italy. The product originates from the United States.

2. Affected Products

– Product Type: Gel nail polish (15 ml bottle).
– Brand: OPI.
– Product Name: “Gel My Chihuahua – Doesn’t bite anymore”.
– Type/Model Number: 1258.
– Batch Number: GCM89.
– Barcode: 3614229064636.
– Case Number: SR/01402/26.
– Country of Origin: United States.
– Notifying Country: Italy.
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information

The recall is classified as 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 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 level is classified as Serious risk by the notifying authority.

4. Consumer Action Required

The official measure ordered by the competent authority is a Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. Consumers who have purchased this specific product (batch number GCM89) should stop using it immediately. The recall notice does not provide a specific consumer-facing URL for a recall page or a direct consumer hotline number. Consumers are advised to contact the retailer from whom they purchased the product for further instructions regarding the return or disposal of the item.

5. Official Remedy

The type of economic operator to whom the measure was ordered is the Retailer. The category of measure is a Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. The date of entry into force for this measure is 19/09/2025. The recall notice does not explicitly state a specific remedy such as a refund or replacement for consumers. The primary legal action is the prohibition of further sales. Consumers should seek remedy directly from the point of sale.

6. Contact Information

– EU 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
– Consumer Contact: Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers should contact the retailer where the product was purchased.

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