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/01617/26, was issued by the notifying country of Italy on 21 October 2025. The product is a gel nail polish sold under the brand name Estrosa, product name “Starlight.” The recall was initiated due to the presence of a prohibited chemical substance in the product’s ingredient list. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation. The measure ordered is a ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures, directed at the distributor.

2. Affected Products
– Product: Gel nail polish (gel nail varnish)
– Brand: Estrosa
– Name: Starlight
– Type/Model Number: Smalto gel semipermanente 224
– Batch Number: 7503
– Barcode: 8056459802018
– Volume: 7 ml
– Country of Origin: Italy
– 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 source data, the product contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO) in its ingredient list. TPO is a substance prohibited in cosmetic products under the Cosmetic Products Regulation. The recall notice states that TPO may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child, and may cause allergic skin reactions. The risk type is classified as Chemical. The level of risk is classified as “Serious risk” in the source data.

4. Consumer Action Required
The source data does not provide specific instructions for consumers regarding actions such as returning the product, discontinuing use, or contacting the seller. The measure ordered 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 consult the official EU Safety Gate alert (reference number 10099137) or contact the distributor in Italy for further guidance. No recall URL or consumer-facing recall notice link is provided 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 information regarding a refund, replacement, or other consumer remedy is specified in the recall notice.

6. Contact Information
– EU Safety Gate Alert Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099137
– Case Number: SR/01617/26
– Notifying Country: Italy
– Country of Origin: Italy
– Product Images: Available at the following URLs (as provided in the source data):
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010435
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010436
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010437
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010438
– Consumer Contact: Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers are advised to refer to the EU Safety Gate alert for any updates or to contact the distributor in Italy directly.

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