UK Bans TPO in Gel Nail Polish | Leeds News

Starting August 15, 2026, the UK will ban TPO — the chemical in gel nail polishes that cures under UV light — from new cosmetics across England, Scotland, and Wales. Salons can still offer gel manicures; the ban targets the ingredient, not the service. While current stock won’t be recalled, no new TPO products can enter the market after August 2026, with a final cutoff for sales set for February 14, 2027. Driven by safety concerns from animal studies linking high doses to reproductive harm, regulators are pushing for a phased transition as brands already shift to safer alternatives. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9a8bb4c4570beda4