TPO FAQS

Understanding New Regulations

The cosmetics industry frequently undergoes regulatory updates to protect consumer safety and well-being. A regulatory change is a proactive update to industry standards for future compliance this is not a product recall and current products are safe to use.

These updates are determined by regulatory bodies such as ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) and occur either annually or as needed, based on emerging scientific research. The latest regulation prohibits the use of Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide (TPO) in cosmetic products from 1 September 2025 across the EU. It is expected that the UK will adopt similar regulations in the coming years. These regulations apply industry-wide, to all cosmetics using TPO not just nail products and include a transition period so companies can update their formulas.

What is TPO?

TPO is a photoinitiator commonly used in gel polish formulations. It initiates the polymerisation process when exposed to UV or LED light, allowing gel polish to harden and cure.

Is TPO in TGB Products?

EU customers: All products purchased from us are now fully compliant and TPO-free.

UK customers: We are in the process of rolling out TPO-free versions across our entire UK range ahead of anticipated UK regulation changes (expected late 2026). The current list of products still transitioning to TPO free are listed below. All other products not listed are now TPO free.

• BIAB Original* (TPO Free listed below)
• Studio Gel
• 3D Studio Gel
• Shimmer Top Coats
• 2-in-1 Base
• GelPot
• Proform
• Extreme Shine Topcoat
• Mirror Studio Gel

*Our BIAB products that ARE TPO FREE listed here:

What is TGB doing in response to the regulation?

We have proactively reformulated our entire range to remove TPO ahead of the EU regulation deadline. These new formulas have undergone extensive testing and are already delivering excellent results with no compromise on performance.

If I am in the EU will I need to replace my products?

Yes to remain compliant, any products containing TPO must be replaced with the new TPO-free formulas before 1 September 2025 in the EU.

EU customers: All products purchased from us are now fully compliant and TPO-free.

Can I return TGB products that contain TPO in the UK?

All TGB products are fully compliant with current UK regulations and safe for use, including those containing TPO. Products with TPO remain approved and meet all safety standards. As our entire range is compliant and safe, we are unable to accept returns based on TPO content. If you have any concerns about product safety or suitability, please don't hesitate to contact our customer service team who will be happy to provide additional guidance on our product formulations and please refer to the rest of our FAQs provided.