EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Nail art kit “Acrylic Nail Art Kit with UV LED Lamp & Gel Polish Set” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01078/26
Summary
The product contains 4-vinylcyclohexene, which is prohibited in cosmetics products. 4-Vinylcyclohexene could cause cancer. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Nail art kit
- Name / model
- Acrylic Nail Art Kit with UV LED Lamp & Gel Polish Set
- Category
- Cosmetics
- DIY nail art kit consisting of twelve containers of glitter acrylic powder, a bottle of ethyl methacrylate (EMA) liquid, an electrical drying lamp, a hand rest, and various accessories. Product sold online, in particular via Tik Tok.
What is the risk?
- The product contains 4-vinylcyclohexene, which is prohibited in cosmetics products. 4-Vinylcyclohexene could cause cancer. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 19/02/2026
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 19/02/2026
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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