Europe said “no more.” Canada? Still sweeping it under the polish.
As of September 1, 2025, the European Union has banned TPO (trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide)—a key glossy activator in gel nail polishes—after classifying it as carcinogenic, mutagenic, and toxic to reproduction based on animal studies.NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth+10People.com+10Real Simple+10
That means every salon and manufacturer across all 27 EU nations must trash TPO-based gels and switch to safer formulas—immediately.The Times+1
In Canada and the U.S., though? TPO is still legal. Regulators in North America require more human-based risks before pulling the trigger.Newsweek+9Allure+9InStyle+9
Brands with global reach are already adapting—reformulating for global compliance, potentially phasing out TPO everywhere to keep production streamlined.NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth+3InStyle+3People.com+3
Why It Matters
EU’s Precaution-First Play: Their hazard-based approach bans chemicals with toxic potential—even if only shown harmful in unrealistic scenarios.
Canada’s Caution by Design: Waiting for human-relevant data before acting—risk-based regulation means TPO stays until proven dangerous in real-world use.
Consumer Power: You don’t have to wait. You can opt for TPO-free gel polishes—brands like OPI Intelli-Gel, Manucurist, and Aprés Nails are already offering safer alternatives.The CutReal Simple
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