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Coverage dated September 2, 2025

Some gel polish banned in Europe: Here's why

Headline from FOX 35 Orlando

Bottles of gel polish that contain trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide will no longer be legal after Sept. 1 in the EU.

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  1. ABC 13 Houston

    European Union bans key ingredient in gel nail polish | What to know (opens ABC 13 Houston)

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    ABC 13 Houston's feed description

    The European Union has banned a key ingredient found in many gel nail polishes, effective Monday, Sept. 1.

  2. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Gel nail polishes containing TPO have been banned in Europe. Are they still safe to use? (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    As Europe's ban on a common chemical in gel nail polish goes into effect, should you start skipping the salon?

  3. FOX 35 Orlando

    Some gel polish banned in Europe: Here's why (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

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    FOX 35 Orlando's feed description

    Bottles of gel polish that contain trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide will no longer be legal after Sept. 1 in the EU.

  4. NBC Chicago

    A chemical found in gel nail polish has been banned in Europe but not the US. Here's why (opens NBC Chicago)

    Published

    NBC Chicago's feed description

    The European Union has banned a key chemical used in many gel nail polishes and other cosmetic products.

  5. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Some gel nail polishes have been banned in Europe. Are they still safe to use? (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

    Published

    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    As Europe's ban on a common chemical in gel nail polish goes into effect, should you start skipping the salon?

  6. The Daily Dot

    Why some popular gel nail polishes are now banned in Europe—but not the U.S. (opens The Daily Dot)

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    The Daily Dot's feed description

    A ban on TPO (trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide) in the E.U. went into effect Monday after studies linked it to reproductive harm.

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