Gel nail polish Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 21, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

1. Recall Summary
This recall notice, case number SR/01590/26, was issued by Italy on 21 October 2025. The product is a gel nail polish marketed under the brand Thuya, with the name “Gel ON-Off – B Color” and model/type designation “Love You”. The product is a cosmetic item (gel nail varnish, 14 ml) originating from Spain. The recall was ordered by the distributor, and the measure imposed is a ban on the marketing of the product along with any accompanying measures.

2. Affected Products
– Product: Gel nail polish (gel nail varnish)
– Brand: Thuya
– Name: Gel ON-Off – B Color
– Type/Model: Love You
– Batch Number: L721
– Barcode: 8412751607070
– Country of Origin: Spain
– 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 recall notice, the product contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO), which 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 the unborn child, and potential to cause allergic skin reactions. The product is classified as a serious risk due to chemical non-compliance. The recall notice does not mention any strangulation hazard; the only hazard explicitly stated is the chemical risk from the prohibited ingredient TPO.

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice does not provide specific instructions directed at consumers regarding what they should do with the product. The official measure taken is a ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures, effective from 21 October 2025. Consumers who have purchased this product should refer to the official recall notice or contact the distributor for further guidance. No consumer-level action steps (such as “stop using” or “return to store”) are explicitly stated in the source data.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy, as ordered by the competent authority in Italy, is a ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. The type of economic operator to whom the measure was ordered is the distributor. The date of entry into force of the measure is 21 October 2025. No specific remedy for consumers (such as refund, replacement, or disposal instructions) is detailed in the recall notice.

6. Contact Information
– Case Number: SR/01590/26
– Reference URL: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099092
– Notifying Country: Italy
– Country of Origin: Spain
– Product Images: Available at the following URLs:
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010353
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010354
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010355
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010356
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010357
– Consumer Recall URL: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.

Note: This record is based solely on the EU Safety Gate data provided. Any information not present in the source data is noted as “Not specified in the recall notice.” No testing, analysis, or editorial judgment has been applied.

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