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🧸 Product THE NETHERLANDS January 29, 2021

Treffina — Touch of Color Nail Polish

Nail Polish

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Treffina — Touch of Color Nail Polish
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Chemical
Category
Cosmetics
Hazard
The product contains an excessive amount of n-nitrosodiethanolamine (NDELA) (measured value: 110 µg/kg). NDELA is a nitrosamine, which may cause cancer through ingestion or dermal exposure.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Other) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 8711603304687
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2053 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.
📈 Timeline
119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 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 red nail polish called Treffina — Touch of Color. Tests found it has too much of a chemical called NDELA.

What's happening? The polish has more NDELA than is safe. NDELA can cause cancer if swallowed or absorbed through the skin.

Does this affect me? Anyone who used this polish in the Netherlands may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the polish. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Treffina
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: The product contains an excessive amount of n-nitrosodiethanolamine (NDELA) (measured value: 110 µg/kg). NDELA is a nitrosamine, which may cause cancer through ingestion or dermal exposure. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
January 29, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10002878

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Treffina — Touch of Color Nail Polish. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: The product contains an excessive amount of n-nitrosodiethanolamine (NDELA) (measured value: 110 µg/kg). NDELA is a nitrosamine, which may cause cancer through ingestion or dermal exposure. · Origin:...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 29, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to THE NETHERLANDS.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ 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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