Gel Color - Strawberry Margarita
Recall Summary OPI's Gel Color - Strawberry Margarita nail polish (15 ml) is being recalled in Italy because it contains triphenylphosphine oxide (TPO), an ingredient banned in cosmetic products. TPO can harm reproductive health, harm unborn children, and cause allergic skin reactions. The product does not meet EU cosmetic regulations and has been banned from retail sale as of October 21, 2025.
- Recalling firm
- OPI
- Product
- Gel nail varnish, 15 ml. Gel Color - Strawberry Margarita. Defect: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Retailer Category of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures Date of entry into force: 21/10/2025
- Reason
- According to the list of ingredients, the product contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. TPO may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause allergic skin reactions. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- consumer product recall
- Country
- European Union
- Agency
- SAFETY-GATE
- Recall date
- 2026-06-05
- Status
- Ongoing
- Areas affected
- IT
- Distribution
- Italy
Official recall notice from SAFETY-GATE
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/a070e029-63ce-438b-9844-e31a4e326c8f