The GelBottle Inc - TPO Statement

STATEMENT 

The cosmetics industry frequently undergoes regulatory updates to protect consumer safety and well-being. These updates are proactive measures, ensuring products remain compliant with the latest scientific research and safety standards. This is not a product recall current products remain safe to use.

Such regulatory changes are determined by bodies such as ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) and occur either annually or as needed, based on emerging scientific evidence. The latest regulation prohibits the use of Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide (TPO) in cosmetic products from 1 September 2025. While this is an EU regulation, it is expected that the UK will adopt similar requirements at the end of 2026.

TPO is a photoinitiator used in gel polish formulations. It starts the polymerisation process under UV or LED light, allowing the gel polish to harden and cure. It is widely used in the nail industry for its low yellowing properties and broad UV absorption spectrum.

For our EU customers:

We are pleased to confirm that 100% of The GelBottle products sold in the EU are now fully TPO-free and compliant with the September 2025 regulation.

For our UK/US customers:

We are actively transitioning all products to new TPO-free formulations, with reformulated versions already rolling out. We expect the entire range to be fully TPO-free ahead the UK regulatory deadline (Sep 2026).