Gel nail polish Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 17, 2026

Reclia – Recall Information Database Record

1. Recall Summary
The European Commission’s Safety Gate system has published a recall notice (Case Number: SR/01590/26) concerning a cosmetic product sold in Italy. The product is a gel nail polish marketed under the brand “Thuya” with the name “Gel ON-Off – B Color” and the model designation “Love You.” The recall was initiated by the distributor following an order from the competent authority. The measure entered into force on 21 October 2025. The product originates from Spain.

2. Affected Products
– Product: Gel nail polish (gel nail varnish), 14 ml.
– Brand: Thuya
– Name: Gel ON-Off – B Color
– Type / Model Number: Love You
– Batch Number: L721
– Barcode: 8412751607070
– Country of Origin: Spain
– Notifying Country: Italy
– Category: Cosmetics
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information
The recall notice identifies a chemical risk associated with the product. 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 the Cosmetic Products Regulation. The notice states that TPO may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child, and may cause allergic skin reactions. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation. The risk level is classified as “Serious risk.” No strangulation hazard or other physical hazards are mentioned in the source data; the only hazard explicitly stated is the chemical risk from the prohibited ingredient.

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice does not provide specific instructions directed to consumers regarding what they should do with the product. The official measure ordered by the authority is a ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. Consumers who have purchased this product are advised to stop using it immediately and to contact the distributor or retailer for further guidance. The exact consumer action steps (e.g., return to store, dispose of product) are not specified in the recall notice.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy ordered by the competent authority is a ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. The measure was ordered to the distributor. The date of entry into force of this measure is 21 October 2025. The recall notice does not specify a refund, replacement, or other consumer-level remedy. The type of economic operator to whom the measure was ordered is the distributor.

6. Contact Information
– Case Number: SR/01590/26
– Safety Gate Alert Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099092
– Notifying Country: Italy
– Brand: Thuya
– Distributor: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Manufacturer: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Recall Website: Not specified in the recall notice (URL field is nil).
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.

Additional Notes from Source Data:
– The product is a gel nail varnish with a volume of 14 ml.
– The batch number is L721.
– The barcode is 8412751607070.
– The product is classified as a consumer product under the category “Cosmetics.”
– The recall was published as part of a weekly report (order 62) by the European Commission’s Safety Gate system.
– No production dates or company recall codes were provided in the source data.

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