EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Gel nail polish CR CAIRUO “GEL POLISH SOAK-OFF UV & LED” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/04528/25
Summary
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains Trimethylolpropane Triacrylate (TMPTA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. TMPTA can cause skin and eye irritation and might cause cancer. Furthermore, 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…
A Safety Gate alert means that national authorities found a serious or relevant risk and took measures. The same product may also be sold under other names or online.
Product
Gel nail polish — CR CAIRUO
- Gel nail polish UV & LED, 10 ml.
What is the risk?
- According to the list of ingredients, the product contains Trimethylolpropane Triacrylate (TMPTA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. TMPTA can cause skin and eye irritation and might cause cancer. Furthermore, 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 contains 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) which is prohibited in nail products for consumer use. HEMA causes serious eye irritation, skin irritation and may cause allergic skin reaction. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 14/10/2025
Photos
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
Data and images: Safety Gate, © European Union, licensed under CC BY 4.0. EU Safety Radar is an independent information service; the text above is an editorial presentation of the official data — the entry in the source system is authoritative.
Open in Safety Gate ↗