Gel nail polish Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 29, 2026

Recall Summary
A recall has been issued for a gel nail polish product sold under the brand Jessie Milano. The notification, registered under case number SR/01903/26, was submitted by Italy and published on the EU Safety Gate rapid alert system. The product is a gel nail varnish in colours 268 and 271, packaged in a 12 ml container. The recall was prompted by the presence of a substance prohibited in cosmetic products. The responsible economic operator (distributor) was ordered to implement a ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures, with the measure entering into force on 25 September 2025. The product originates from the People’s Republic of China.

Affected Products
– Product type: Gel nail polish
– Brand: Jessie Milano
– Name: Color Life pigmentazione colori 268 e 271
– Model/type number: J971
– Batch number: V50541907
– Barcode: 8033065599716
– Pack size: 12 ml
– Country of origin: People’s Republic of China
– Notifying country: Italy

No specific production dates or recall codes were provided in the recall notice.

Hazard Information
According to the ingredients list, the product contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO), a substance that is prohibited in cosmetic products under the Cosmetic Products Regulation. The presence of TPO in a cosmetic formulation presents the following hazards as stated in the recall notice:
– It may harm the reproductive system.
– It may harm the health of the unborn child.
– It may cause allergic skin reactions.

The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation due to the inclusion of this prohibited ingredient. The risk type is classified as chemical; no other risk categories were mentioned in the source data.

Consumer Action Required
Consumers who have purchased the affected product (Jessie Milano Color Life pigmentazione colori 268 e 271, batch V50541907, barcode 8033065599716) should stop using it immediately. The recall notice does not provide detailed step-by-step instructions for consumers beyond the official measure of a marketing ban. However, as the product is prohibited from being sold, consumers are advised not to use or resell the product and to follow any guidance provided by the distributor or retailer where it was purchased. No recall URL or specific consumer contact was included in the notice.

Official Remedy
The measure ordered by the competent authority (Italy) is a ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. This means the product may no longer be offered for sale. The remedy applied to the economic operator (distributor) is a marketing prohibition. The notice does not specify whether a refund, replacement, or other compensation is offered directly to consumers. No further details on recall procedures for end users were provided.

Contact Information
Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers seeking additional information should contact the retailer or distributor from whom the product was purchased, or consult the EU Safety Gate alert database using the case number SR/01903/26. The official alert can be viewed at the following reference URL: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099383.

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