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August 19, 2026

UK Bans TPO in Gel Nail Polish: August 2026 Effective Date & Salon Guide

UK regulators have banned trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide (TPO), a key chemical used in gel nail polishes, from August 15, 2026, following the European Union’s decision to ban the substance a year earlier.

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Beauty·Europe·Health·News

EU Bans TPO Chemical Used by 100M US Women in Gel Manicures Over Fertility Risks

Your favorite salon gel manicure just got complicated. Since September 1, 2025, the European Union officially banned trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide (TPO) in all cosmetic products, forcing nail salons across 27 member states to immediately stop using gel polishes containing this

September 4, 2025

EU Bans TPO Chemical Used by 100M US Women in Gel Manicures Over Fertility Risks

Beauty·Europe·Health·News·Policy

Your favorite salon gel manicure just got complicated. Since September 1, 2025, the European Union officially banned trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide (TPO) in all cosmetic