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EU Bans TPO in Gel Polish: What Salons Need to Know

Starting September 1, 2025, the European Union has officially banned Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide (TPO), a key ingredient widely used in many gel polish to harden and provide that quick-dry, glossy finish. This ban requires salons across Europe to dispose of existing TPO-containing stock and to switch exclusively to safer alternatives. TPO is a photoinitiator essential …