Gel nail polish Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 14, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database Entry

1. Recall Summary
This recall notice, case number SR/01549/26, was issued by the notifying country Italy on 21 October 2025. The product is a gel nail polish sold under the brand OPI. The recall was initiated due to the presence of a prohibited chemical substance in the product’s ingredient list. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation. The measure ordered by the relevant economic operator (retailer) is a ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures.

2. Affected Products
– Product name: Gel Color – Top Coat – Vernis De Protection
– Product type: Gel nail polish (gel nail varnish, 15 ml)
– Brand: OPI
– Model/Type number: 9227
– Batch number: GC 030
– Barcode: 619828088000
– Country of origin: United States
– Notifying country: Italy
– Category: Cosmetics
– Risk level: Serious risk (as classified by the notifying authority)
– Production dates: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information
According to the list of ingredients, the product 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 are:
– May harm the reproductive system.
– May harm the health of the unborn child.
– May cause allergic skin reactions.
The risk type is classified as Chemical. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice does not provide specific instructions for consumers regarding actions such as returning the product, discontinuing use, or contacting the manufacturer. The only measure specified is a ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures, ordered by the retailer. Consumers who have purchased this product should consult the official EU Safety Gate alert (reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099055) or contact the retailer in Italy for further guidance. No consumer-facing recall instructions are included in the source data.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy ordered by the economic operator (retailer) is:
– Type of measure: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures.
– Date of entry into force: 21 October 2025.
– Category of measure: Ordered by the retailer.
No specific remedy for consumers (e.g., refund, replacement, or disposal instructions) is stated in the recall notice.

6. Contact Information
– EU Safety Gate alert reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099055
– Case number: SR/01549/26
– Notifying country: Italy
– Country of origin: United States
– Brand: OPI
– Product images: Available at the following URLs (provided in the source data):
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010277
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010278
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010279
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010280
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010281
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010282
– Company recall code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Production dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Consumer contact: Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers are advised to refer to the EU Safety Gate alert or contact the retailer in Italy for further information.

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