Gel nail polish Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 17, 2026

Here is the factual recall information record for the consumer safety database.

Reclia – Recall Information Database
Record ID: SR/01588/26
Date of Entry: Based on measure effective date 21/10/2025

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1. Recall Summary

The notifying country, Italy, has issued a recall for the cosmetic product “Smalto gel semipermanente” (Gel nail polish) under the brand Estrosa. 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 against the distributor is a ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures.

2. Affected Products

– Product: Gel nail polish (Gel nail varnish, 14 ml)
– Brand: Estrosa
– Name: Smalto gel semipermanente
– Type/Model: Lollypop Red 145
– Batch Number: 7090
– Barcode: 8034108167107
– Country of Origin: Italy
– Notifying Country: Italy
– Case Number: SR/01588/26
– Category: Cosmetics
– Risk Level: Serious risk

3. Hazard Information

According to the source data, the product contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl) phosphine oxide (TPO). This substance is prohibited in cosmetic products. The specific hazards associated with 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.

4. Consumer Action Required

The recall notice specifies that the measure ordered is a ban on the marketing of the product. Consumers who have purchased this specific product (Estrosa Smalto gel semipermanente, Lollypop Red 145, Batch 7090) should stop using it immediately. The notice does not specify a specific consumer action beyond the market ban; however, consumers are advised to follow the official remedy provided by the distributor.

5. Official Remedy

The type of economic operator to whom the measure was ordered is the Distributor. 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 21/10/2025. The specific remedy for consumers who have already purchased the product (e.g., refund or replacement) is not specified in the recall notice.

6. Contact Information

– Recall Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099120
– Notifying Country: Italy
– Product Images:
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010409
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010410
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010411
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010412

Note: Specific contact details for the distributor or manufacturer are not provided in the recall notice. Consumers seeking further information should refer to the EU Safety Gate alert link above or contact the retailer from which the product was purchased.

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