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An 8 ml gel nail varnish called "4" made by Jenessa has been recalled in Italy because it contains an ingredient (TPO) that is prohibited in cosmetic products due to potential risks to reproductive health, unborn children, and skin allergies. The product does not meet European cosmetic safety regulations and has been banned from sale.
- Recalling firm
- Jenessa
- Product
- Gel nail varnish, 8 ml. 4. Defect: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Distributor 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/f2d8187d-1fb8-4bd4-9013-7b82473396d0