Gel nail polish Recall – EU Safety Gate

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 21, 2026

📌 EU Safety Gate Recall Notice

Product: Gel nail polish

Brand: Jenessa

Country: Italy

Hazards: Chemical Risk, Strangulation Hazard, Non-Compliance

What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.

🇪🇺 Official EU Safety Gate Recall Notice
Case #SR/01598/26 |
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Recall Summary

Product Gel nail polish
Brand Jenessa
Country Italy
Case Number SR/01598/26
Hazard Chemical Risk, Strangulation Hazard, Non-Compliance
Source 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

1. Recall Summary
The European Commission’s Safety Gate system has published a recall notification concerning a cosmetic product sold in Italy. The product is a gel nail polish marketed under the brand name Jenessa. The recall was initiated by Italian authorities following the identification of a prohibited substance in the product’s formulation. The case number assigned to this notification is SR/01598/26. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. The recall was ordered by the competent authority and applies to the distribution level.

2. Affected Products
– Product type: Gel nail varnish (gel nail polish)
– Brand: Jenessa
– Product name: “3”
– Model / type number: 8003
– Batch number: AE062843
– Volume: 8 ml
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Country of origin: Italy
– Notifying country: Italy
– Production dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Company recall code: Not specified in the recall notice.

The recall applies to all units of the specified batch number. No other batch numbers or product variants are mentioned in the source data.

3. Hazard Information
The product presents a chemical risk. 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 EU regulations. The presence of TPO in a cosmetic product constitutes a non-compliance with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

The specific hazards associated with TPO, as stated in the recall notice, include:
– May harm the reproductive system.
– May harm the health of the unborn child.
– May cause allergic skin reactions.

No other hazards (such as strangulation or mechanical risks) are described in the source data for this product. The recall notice does not report any incidents or injuries linked to this product.

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers who have purchased the Jenessa gel nail polish with batch number AE062843 should stop using the product 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 distributor or the notifying authority regarding the return or disposal of the product. The recall notice does not specify a separate consumer hotline or online portal for this specific recall; consumers should contact the point of sale where the product was purchased for further guidance.

5. Official Remedy
The measure ordered by the competent authority is:
– Type of economic operator to whom the measure was ordered: Distributor
– Category of measure: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures.
– Date of entry into force: 21/10/2025

The recall notice does not specify a particular remedy such as a refund, replacement, or repair for consumers. The primary legal measure is the prohibition of further sale and distribution. Consumers are expected to be able to return the product to the distributor or retailer for appropriate handling, but the specific financial remedy (e.g., full refund) is not detailed in the source data.

6. Contact Information
– Notifying country authority: Italy (specific agency name not provided in the source data)
– Safety Gate alert reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099144
– Case number: SR/01598/26
– Product images: Available via the following links:
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010443
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010444
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010445

No direct consumer contact telephone number, email address, or manufacturer website is provided in the recall notice. Consumers seeking further information should refer to the Safety Gate portal or contact the Italian market surveillance authority.

Recall Timeline

  • **Current** – Recall announced via EU Safety Gate
  • **Ongoing** – Consumers advised to stop using product
  • **Ongoing** – Refund or replacement available from manufacturer

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I identify the recalled Gel nail polish?

A: Check the product label and packaging against the official EU Safety Gate recall notice (Case #SR/01598/26).

Q: What should I do if I own the recalled Gel nail polish?

A: The recall notice advises consumers to stop using the product immediately and follow the recall instructions.

Q: How do I get a refund or replacement for the recalled Gel nail polish?

A: Contact the manufacturer or retailer using the information in the recall notice.

Q: What are the health risks from this chemical hazard?

A: The recall notice identifies specific chemicals of concern. Contact a healthcare provider if you have health concerns.

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Disclaimer: Information on this page is summarized from official EU Safety Gate recall notices.
Reclia is a recall information database and does not conduct product testing, safety certification,
or independent investigations.

Consumers should refer to the original EU Safety Gate notice
for complete details and official instructions.




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