Gel nail polish Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 17, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

1. Recall Summary
This recall notice, case number SR/01594/26, was issued by the notifying country Italy on 21 October 2025. The product is a gel nail polish marketed under the brand OPI, with the name “Gel Color – Como se LLama?”. The product is classified as a cosmetic under EU Safety Gate data. The recall was ordered by the relevant economic operator (retailer) and involves a ban on the marketing of the product along with any accompanying measures. The product originates from the United States and was distributed in Italy.

2. Affected Products
– Product type: Gel nail polish (gel nail varnish, 15 ml).
– Brand: OPI.
– Name: Gel Color – Como se LLama?
– Type/Model number: 8220.
– Batch number: GC P40.
– Barcode: 619828139931.
– Country of origin: United States.
– Notifying country: Italy.
– Production dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Company recall code: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information
The product presents a chemical risk. According to the list of ingredients, the product contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl) phosphine oxide (TPO). TPO is prohibited in cosmetic products under EU regulations. The substance 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” in the source data.

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately. The official measure ordered by the competent authority is a ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. Consumers are advised to follow the instructions provided by the retailer or the notifying authority. Specific consumer instructions for return or disposal are not detailed in the recall notice beyond the ban on marketing.

5. Official Remedy
The type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered is the retailer. The category of measure(s) is a ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. The date of entry into force of these measures is 21 October 2025. No specific remedy such as refund, replacement, or repair is explicitly stated in the recall notice. The recall notice does not specify a recall code or a URL for a dedicated recall page.

6. Contact Information
– Notifying country: Italy.
– Case number: SR/01594/26.
– EU Safety Gate alert reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099051
– Product images (public API links):
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010265
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010266
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010267
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010268
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010269
– Company recall code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Consumer contact details (phone, email, website): Not specified in the recall notice.

Additional Notes
– The product is a cosmetic (gel nail polish) and is subject to the EU Cosmetic Products Regulation.
– The batch number identified is GC P40.
– The recall is classified as a “Consumer” type alert.
– No production dates or company recall code were provided in the source data.

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