Depend · GelLack

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains a high amount of acrylate monomer which has a high sensitisation/allergenic potential and can result in damage to nails and/or hands. Consequently, consumers may develop a lifelong contact allergy. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Product Regulation.

Published: 08 August 2014
Notifying authority: Sweden
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Other. Category of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. Date of entry into force: 02/07/2014

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/1226/14
Model: Unknown
Batch: Unknown

Classification

Category: Cosmetics
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: Sweden

Product description

Depend Gelack is a system comprised of four products: Depend GelLack Base, Depend GelLack Color, Depend GelLack Top and Depend Cleanser. Base, colour and top coat is to be applied in layers, each followed by curing in an LED lamp for 30 seconds. According to the packaging, these products should not