Ammon News - Jordan Food and Drug Administration (JFDA) has decided to withdraw Gel Color nail polish, also known as UV gel polish or hybrid nail polish, due to its content of the banned substance TPO (Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide). This is based on European Commission Regulation (EC) No. 877/2025, which prohibits the use of this substance as of September 1, 2025, due to its health effects.

In a statement released on Tuesday, the JFDA confirmed that it has banned the sale and distribution of the affected products, halted imports, and suspended the registration of any new items containing the substance. The regulation, effective September 1, 2025, prohibits the use of TPO in cosmetic products across European markets.

Field inspection teams have begun tracking and auditing inventories of the banned products in coordination with local distributors to ensure a full market withdrawal in compliance with legal and safety standards.

The authority emphasized that the decision reflects its ongoing commitment to consumer safety and adherence to international health and safety regulations, in line with recommendations from the Technical Committee at the Directorate of Medical Devices, Supplies, and Cosmetics.

The JFDA urged consumers to report any concerns or seek additional information through its toll-free hotline 117114, email info@JFDA.jo, or WhatsApp at 0795632000.