Alerts mentioning HEMA
Cosmetics reported through Safety Gate, the EU rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products – mostly because they contain prohibited or restricted substances.
5,563 alerts since 2015
Most frequently reported substances
CR CAIRUO – GEL POLISH SOAK-OFF UV & LED23 December 2025 · SR/04528/25 · Notified by: Czechia · Gel nail polishAccording 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.
Official alert → NailsUp – UV & LED Gel Colorful Collection9 December 2025 · SR/04328/25 · Notified by: Germany · Nail gelThe product contains dyes CI 45170, Cl 45160 and Basic Yellow 40, p-hydroxyanisole, trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide (TPO) and 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA).which are banned in cosmetic products.
All these can cause serious eye or skin irritation Azodyes may cause cancer, cell mutations and affect reproduction.
HEMA may also cause allergic skin reaction.
TPO may also harm the reproductive system and the health of the unborn child.
Official alert → NailsUp – Shellac Gold is Your Reflection9 December 2025 · SR/04310/25 · Notified by: Germany · Nail gelThe product contains 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) and p-hydroxyanisole (mequinol) which are prohibited in nail products for consumer use. HEMA causes serious eye irritation, skin irritation and may cause allergic skin reaction. Mequinol causes serious eye irritation and may cause allergic skin reaction.
Official alert → NailsUp – Infinity Silver 0144 December 2025 · SR/04272/25 · Notified by: Germany · Nail gelThe product contains 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) and p-hydroxyanisole (mequinol) which are prohibited in nail products for consumer use. HEMA causes serious eye irritation, skin irritation and may cause allergic skin reaction. Mequinol causes serious eye irritation and may cause allergic skin reaction.
Official alert → SLIÀN – GEL COLOR GLITTER6 November 2025 · SR/00417/25 · Notified by: Austria · Nail polishThe product contains 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) and hydroquinone methylether (mequinol), which are prohibited in nail products for consumer use. HEMA causes serious eye irritation, skin irritation and may cause allergic skin reaction. Mequinol is harmful if swallowed, causes serious eye irritation and may cause allergic skin reaction.
Official alert → NailsUp – Rubber Base MC 06 Sapphire Macarons5 November 2025 · SR/03907/25 · Notified by: Germany · Nail polishThe product contains 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) and p-hydroxyanisole (mequinol) which are prohibited in nail products for consumer use. HEMA causes serious eye irritation, skin irritation and may cause allergic skin reaction. Mequinol is harmful if swallowed, causes serious eye irritation and may cause allergic skin reaction.
Official alert → XEIJAYI – Gel Magnétique Œil de Chat à la Mode18 September 2025 · SR/02904/25 · Notified by: France · Nail varnishThe product contains 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) and hydroquinone methylether (mequinol), which are prohibited in nail products for consumer use. HEMA causes serious eye irritation, skin irritation and may cause allergic skin reaction. Mequinol is harmful if swallowed, causes serious eye irritation and may cause allergic skin reaction.
Official alert → WAYI – GEL POLISH3 September 2024 · A12/02550/24 · Notified by: France · Nail polish setThe product contains 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) (measured value: 51.2% by weight) and hydroquinone methylether (mequinol), which are prohibited in nail products for consumer use. HEMA causes serious eye irritation, skin irritation and may cause allergic skin reaction. Mequinol is harmful if swallowed, causes serious eye irritation and may cause allergic skin reaction.
Official alert → Source: Safety Gate, European Commission. Descriptions are published by the notifying authorities in English.
