Brazil's health regulatory agency, Anvisa, has ordered the recall of Impala gel nail polishes due to the presence of a substance that has been banned in cosmetic products.
The Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) has mandated the recall of gel nail polishes from the brand Impala after reports that the products contain a substance prohibited in cosmetics. This decision follows a resolution issued by Anvisa on October 30, 2025, which lists substances that cannot be utilized in personal hygiene products, cosmetics, and perfumes. The company responsible for these products, Laboratório Avamiller de Cosméticos LTDA, notified Anvisa that their gel nail polishes include the compound INCI Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide (TPO), which is now banned.
The recall specifically affects several Impala products, which are outlined in the official announcement published in the Diário Oficial da União on Monday, December 16. The products specified include various formulations of the Impala gel nail polishes, all of which are to be removed from the market to ensure consumer safety. Anvisa's regulations are part of ongoing efforts to maintain high safety standards for cosmetics in Brazil and protect consumers from potentially harmful ingredients.
G1 has reached out to the brand for further information regarding the recall and its impact on the company's operations. This situation highlights the importance of regulatory bodies like Anvisa in monitoring the safety of consumer products and ensuring compliance with health standards in the cosmetics industry.
