Gel nail polish Recall – EU Safety Gate

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 17, 2026

📌 EU Safety Gate Recall Notice

Product: Gel nail polish

Brand: Estrosa

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/01620/26 |
View original notice →

Recall Summary

Product Gel nail polish
Brand Estrosa
Country Italy
Case Number SR/01620/26
Hazard Chemical Risk, Strangulation Hazard, Non-Compliance
Source 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate

Reclia – Recall Information Database
Record ID: SR/01620/26
Date of Entry: Based on EU Safety Gate notification

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1. Recall Summary

The European Union Safety Gate system has issued a recall notification for a cosmetic product sold in Italy. The product is a gel nail polish marketed under the brand Estrosa, with the name “Emotion Metallic.” The recall was initiated by the distributor following an order from the competent authority in Italy. The measure was ordered on 21 October 2025. The product is classified as presenting a serious risk due to chemical non-compliance with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

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2. Affected Products

– Product type: Gel nail polish (gel nail varnish, 14 ml)
– Brand: Estrosa
– Product name: Emotion Metallic
– Model/type number: Smalto Gel Semipermanente 192
– Batch number: 7010
– Barcode: 8034108163437
– Country of origin: Italy
– Notifying country: Italy
– Case number: SR/01620/26

No production dates or company recall codes were specified in the recall notice.

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3. Hazard Information

The recall notice identifies the following hazard based on the product’s ingredient list:

– The product contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO), a substance that is prohibited in cosmetic products under EU regulations.
– TPO may:
– Harm the reproductive system
– Harm the health of the unborn child
– Cause allergic skin reactions

The risk type is classified as Chemical. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

No strangulation hazard or other physical hazards were mentioned in the source data. The reference to “Strangulation Hazard” in the provided summary is not present in the original EU Safety Gate data and is therefore not included in this record.

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4. Consumer Action Required

The recall notice does not provide specific instructions directed at consumers. However, based on the official measure ordered, consumers should:

– Stop using the product immediately.
– Not sell, distribute, or transfer the product to others.
– Follow the instructions of the distributor or retailer regarding return or disposal.

If you have purchased this product, contact the point of sale or the distributor for further guidance. The official measure is a ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures.

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5. Official Remedy

The measure ordered by the competent authority in Italy 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 October 2025

No specific remedy such as refund, replacement, or recall from consumers was explicitly stated in the source data. The remedy is a market-level ban, meaning the product cannot be sold or supplied further.

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6. Contact Information

The recall notice does not include a dedicated consumer contact number, email address, or website.

– EU Safety Gate alert reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099126
– Notifying country: Italy
– Product images are available at the following URLs (provided in the source data):
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010417
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010418
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010419
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010420

For further assistance, consumers in Italy may contact the distributor or the national consumer safety authority. No additional contact details were provided in the recall notice.

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/01620/26).

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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