Gel Color - Top Coat - Vernis De Protection
OPI's Gel Color Top Coat (15 ml) sold in Italy is being recalled because it contains an ingredient called TPO that is banned in cosmetic products under EU regulations. TPO may harm reproduction and fetal health and can cause allergic skin reactions. The product does not meet cosmetic safety requirements and retailers have been ordered to stop selling it as of October 21, 2025.
- Recalling firm
- OPI
- Product
- Gel nail varnish, 15 ml. Gel Color - Top Coat - Vernis De Protection. 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/e3c4fb89-5747-4d06-84bb-607994736631