Gel nail polish Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 21, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

1. Recall Summary
The European Commission Safety Gate (RAPEX) system has published a recall notification concerning a cosmetic product sold in Italy. The notification, case number SR/01550/26, was issued on 21 October 2025. The product is a gel nail polish marketed under the brand OPI. The recall was initiated due to the presence of a prohibited chemical substance in the product’s formulation. The notifying country is Italy. The country of origin of the product is the United States.

2. Affected Products
– Product type: Gel nail polish (gel nail varnish, 15 ml container).
– Brand: OPI.
– Product name: Gel color – Malaga Wine.
– Model/Type number: 2067.
– Batch number: GC – L87.
– Barcode: 619828090058.
– Category: Cosmetics.
– Notifying country: Italy.
– Country of origin: United States.
– Production dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Company recall code: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information
The recall notice identifies a chemical risk associated with this product. According to the list of ingredients declared on the product, the item contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO) . This substance is prohibited in cosmetic products under the Cosmetic Products Regulation. The specific hazards attributed to TPO as stated in the recall notice are:
– May harm the reproductive system.
– May harm the health of the unborn child.
– May cause allergic skin reactions.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation. The risk level is classified by the notifying authority as “Serious risk.”

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice does not provide specific instructions directed to consumers regarding the return or disposal of the product. The official measure ordered by the competent authority is directed at the economic operator (retailer). Consumers who have purchased OPI Gel color – Malaga Wine, batch number GC – L87, should verify the product details against the information provided in this record. For specific guidance on returning the product or obtaining a refund, consumers should contact the retailer from which the product was purchased. The recall notice does not include a consumer-facing recall URL.

5. Official Remedy
The measure ordered by the competent authority in Italy is a ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. The date of entry into force for this measure is 21 October 2025. The type of economic operator to whom the measure was ordered is the Retailer. The official remedy is the removal of the product from the market. The recall notice does not specify a consumer-level remedy such as a refund or replacement directly from the manufacturer.

6. Contact Information
– Notifying country authority: Italy (specific agency not named in the recall notice).
– Manufacturer/Brand: OPI (United States).
– Retailer: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Recall reference: EU Safety Gate case number SR/01550/26.
– Public alert link: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099001
– Contact details for consumers: Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers are advised to contact the point of purchase for further information.

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