The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency, Anvisa, has ordered the Impala company to recall all batches of its gel nail polishes that contain a banned ingredient capable of affecting fertility. This announcement was made on Monday (16) following a voluntary recall initiated by the company itself. The specific products affected include several variations of Impala Gel nail polishes, which have been under scrutiny for containing a substance deemed unsafe by Anvisa.

Upon learning about the prohibition, Impala stated it immediately began to restrict the use of this substance in its cosmetic products. Anvisa clarified that not all Impala Gel Plus products contained the banned ingredient, TPO, and emphasized that the recall only concerns specific shades that used the problematic component. This differentiation is crucial for consumers and retailers, as it highlights that not all products under the Impala brand are unsafe, thus preventing unnecessary panic or confusion among users.

The company encourages customers to reach out to their customer service (SAC) for further information or assistance regarding the recall process. The situation raises concerns regarding regulatory compliance in the cosmetics industry and emphasizes the importance of ongoing monitoring by regulatory bodies to protect public health, especially relating to products that may impact consumer safety and health outcomes.