Gel nail polish Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 14, 2026

Reclia – Recall Information Database Record

Case Number: SR/01466/26
Date of Record: Based on EU Safety Gate alert.

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1. Recall Summary

A recall has been issued for a cosmetic product, specifically a gel nail polish, sold under the brand ONLY NAILS. The product is identified as “Crystal – Cat’s Eyes.” The recall was initiated by authorities in Italy. The product originates from the People’s Republic of China. The recall notice states that the product poses a chemical risk due to the presence of a prohibited substance. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

2. Affected Products

– Product: Gel nail polish
– Brand: ONLY NAILS
– Name: Crystal – Cat’s Eyes
– Type/Model Number: 273-274
– Batch Number: L0014
– Barcode: 8052530874264
– Volume: 12 ml
– Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China
– Notifying Country: Italy

The recall notice does not specify a range of production dates or a specific date of sale. The affected batch is identified by the batch number L0014.

3. Hazard Information

According to the recall notice, the product contains a substance listed in its ingredients: Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl) phosphine oxide (TPO). This substance is prohibited in cosmetic products under EU regulations. The recall notice explicitly states the following hazards associated with TPO:
– It may harm the reproductive system.
– It may harm the health of the unborn child.
– It may cause allergic skin reactions.

The recall notice classifies the risk level as “Serious risk.” The product is non-compliant with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

4. Consumer Action Required

The recall notice does not provide specific instructions directed at consumers regarding actions such as returning the product to a store or contacting a customer service line. The official measure ordered by the relevant economic operator (distributor) is a ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. Consumers who have purchased this specific product (ONLY NAILS, Crystal – Cat’s Eyes, batch L0014) should discontinue use immediately. Further action is dependent on the official remedy described below.

5. Official Remedy

The official measure ordered by the competent authority is:
– Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures.
– Date of entry into force: 19/09/2025.

The type of economic operator to whom the measure was ordered is the Distributor. The recall notice does not specify a remedy for consumers who have already purchased the product, such as a refund, replacement, or recall from consumers. The measure focuses on preventing further sale and distribution.

6. Contact Information

The recall notice does not provide a specific phone number, email address, or website for consumer inquiries. The recall is managed by the notifying country, Italy, through the EU Safety Gate system. For general information regarding this alert, consumers may refer to the official EU Safety Gate alert page:
– Reference URL: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098920

No other contact information is specified in the recall notice.

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