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🧸 Product IT February 27, 2026

Melissa — Melissa Professional - 711 Special Edition

Gel nail varnish.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Melissa — Melissa Professional - 711 Special Edition
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Cosmetics
Hazard
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.
Origin
Germany

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Retailer) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Barcode (GTIN): 8055769247342
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This alert was reported 89 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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10 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 27, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a lipstick called Melissa Professional - 711 Special Edition. It is a cosmetic product.

What's happening? The product contains a chemical called TPO. TPO is not allowed in cosmetics. It may harm health and cause skin reactions.

Does this affect me? If you have this lipstick in Italy, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any concerns.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: 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. · Origin: Germany

First published
February 27, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10097968

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Melissa — Melissa Professional - 711 Special Edition. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: 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 th...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 27, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Italy.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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