Gel nail polish Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 17, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database
Case Number: SR/01547/26
Date of Entry: Based on EU Safety Gate data

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1. Recall Summary

The product “Gel nail polish” (brand: Jenessa, model number: 8001, batch number: AE062699) has been recalled in Italy. The recall was initiated following a notification submitted to the EU Safety Gate system. The product is a gel nail varnish sold in an 8 ml container. The notifying country is Italy, and the country of origin is also Italy. The recall was ordered by the competent authority and applies to the distributor level. The measure entered into force on 21 October 2025.

2. Affected Products

– Product type: Gel nail polish (gel nail varnish)
– Brand: Jenessa
– Name on product: “1”
– Type / model number: 8001
– Batch number: AE062699
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Packaging size: 8 ml
– Country of origin: Italy
– Notifying country: Italy
– Production dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Company recall code: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information

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 EU Cosmetic Products Regulation. The identified risks associated with TPO include:
– Potential harm to the reproductive system.
– Potential harm to the health of an unborn child.
– Potential to cause allergic skin reactions.

The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation. The risk level is classified as Serious risk in the EU Safety Gate system. No other hazards (such as strangulation) are mentioned in the source data; the only hazard type listed in the source data is “Chemical.”

4. Consumer Action Required

Consumers who have purchased the Jenessa gel nail polish (model 8001, batch AE062699) should stop using the product immediately. The official measure ordered by the competent authority is a ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. Consumers are advised to follow the instructions provided by the distributor or the notifying authority. Specific consumer instructions for disposal or return are not detailed in the recall notice.

5. Official Remedy

The measure ordered by the competent authority is:
– Type of economic operator to whom the measure was ordered: Distributor
– Category of measure: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
– Date of entry into force: 21 October 2025

No specific remedy such as refund, replacement, or repair is explicitly stated in the recall notice. The recall notice does not indicate that a consumer-facing recall program (e.g., a direct refund or exchange) has been established by the manufacturer or distributor.

6. Contact Information

– Notifying country: Italy
– EU Safety Gate alert reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099094
– Case number: SR/01547/26
– Pictures of the product are available at:
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010364
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010365
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010366

No direct consumer contact phone number, email address, or website for the manufacturer or distributor is provided in the recall notice. Consumers seeking further information should contact the Italian competent authority or the distributor from whom the product was purchased.

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