Archive · 2 Sep 2025
EU Bans Toxic Gel Nail Polish Ingredient for Safety
The EU has banned a chemical called TPO, often found in gel nail polish, starting in September 2025.
TPO, which helps polish harden, is seen as potentially unsafe.
This could lead to skin problems or reproductive issues, so the EU decided to ban it.
This means nail salons and stores in Europe will no longer sell polishes with TPO.
Safer options, like TPO-free gel polishes, are available.
Experts consider it a precautionary move because of the potential health risks.
The EU is banning TPO, a common ingredient in gel nail polish.
The ban is effective from September 1, 2025.
TPO is linked to potential health risks, including skin allergies and reproductive problems.
The ban affects nail salons and beauty retailers across Europe.
TPO-free alternatives are available and being developed.
- Who
- European Union
- What
- Banned gel nail polishes containing TPO
- When
- Effective September 1, 2025
- Where
- European Union
- Why
- Due to potential health risks
- Banned Substance
- Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide (TPO)
- Ban Effective Date
- September 1, 2025
- Reason for Ban
- Health risks linked to TPO
- Potential Risks
- Skin allergies, reproductive issues
- Alternatives
- TPO-free gel polishes
- Regulatory Body
- European Union
- Consequence of non-compliance
- Fines up to €22,000 per violation
