Gel nail polish Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 14, 2026

Reclia – Recall Information Record
Database Entry ID: SR/01604/26
Date of Entry: Based on EU Safety Gate notification from Italy, measure effective 21/10/2025.

—

1. Recall Summary

The notifying country, Italy, has issued a recall for a cosmetic product identified as a gel nail polish. The recall was initiated following a determination that the product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation. The specific risk identified is chemical in nature, stemming from the presence of a prohibited substance in the product’s ingredient list. The measure ordered against the product is a ban on its marketing, along with any accompanying measures.

2. Affected Products

– Product Type: Gel nail polish (gel nail varnish, 14 ml).
– Brand: Thuya.
– Product Name: Gel ON-OFF B Color.
– Model / Type Number: “In your dreams”.
– Batch Number: L721.
– Barcode: 8412751607285.
– Country of Origin: Spain.
– Notifying Country: Italy.
– Case Number: SR/01604/26.
– Category: Cosmetics.
– Risk Level: Serious risk (as classified by the notifying authority).

3. Hazard Information

The hazard is classified as a chemical risk. According to the list of ingredients provided 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 presence of TPO presents the following specific dangers as stated in the recall notice:
– 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 due to the inclusion of this prohibited ingredient.

4. Consumer Action Required

The recall notice specifies that a ban on the marketing of the product has been ordered. Consumers who have purchased this specific product should cease using it immediately. The official action required is for consumers to stop using the product and to follow the instructions provided by the distributor or retailer regarding its return or disposal, as the product is no longer permitted to be sold or supplied.

5. Official Remedy

The official measure ordered by the competent authority in Italy is:
– Type of Measure: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures.
– Economic Operator Targeted: Distributor.
– Date of Entry into Force: 21/10/2025.

The specific remedy for consumers (e.g., refund, replacement) is not detailed in the recall notice. Consumers should contact the point of purchase or the distributor for information on how to proceed with the return of the product.

6. Contact Information

– EU Safety Gate Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099079
– Notifying Country: Italy.
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Contact details for the distributor or manufacturer: Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers are advised to contact the retailer or distributor from whom the product was purchased for further instructions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Related EU Recalls (Click to expand)

• 
  Gel nail polish
  
  Chemical Risk, Strangulation Hazard
• 
  Deodorant
  
  Chemical Risk, Strangulation Hazard
• 
  Gel nail polish
  
  Chemical Risk, Strangulation Hazard
• 
  Gel nail polish
  
  Chemical Risk, Strangulation Hazard
• 
  Gel nail polish
  
  Chemical Risk, Strangulation Hazard