TPO in nail products as of September 2025

Important update: TPO in nail products as of September 2025

Dear customers,

We would like to inform you of an important change.
In the creation of the new law, TPO was permitted in low percentages in nail products, including our artgel, because we were well below that percentage.
However, the regulations have been adjusted again and from September 1, 2025 it will no longer be permitted to sell products containing TPO, regardless of the concentration.
This means that we can no longer offer our current artgel after September 1 as we did, and that we have to say goodbye to our trusted artgel.
Fortunately, you, our customers, can continue to use your favorite artgel after September 1.
We are not selling out our artgel collections, but we give our distributors the freedom to sell the individual jars at a discount if necessary.
Our collection boxes already have a significant discount, so that is a great opportunity to stock up on some extra stock.
We have been busy looking for a good replacement for our artgel for months. We work together with various European factories, test new products and try to find an alternative that meets our high quality standards as soon as possible.
It is an intensive process, but we do not give up.
We want to continue to provide you with the best products and continue to search for the perfect art gel!
For our permanent collection, everything is already free of HEMA and TPO (except for the temporary products such as Aurora Builder and Flower Builder, which we have now run out of) but are still available from some Distributors.
In addition, one of our distributors has noticed that old labels have been unintentionally stuck on some products. The correct labels, which indicate that these products are HEMA and TPO free, are on their way from the factory.
This was a human error, and that can always happen of course.
For questions about safety and composition, you can ALWAYS request our MSDS sheets.
Finally, we hope that the European regulations will be adjusted in the future and that the profession of nail stylist will be officially recognized by the EU. We believe it is important that our beautiful profession is taken seriously and that there is good control for the safety of nail stylists and customers.
Thank you for your understanding and trust. We will continue to work hard to provide you with the best products and service!

Warm regards,

Studio GLAM team, Beauty Artists, and ambassadors.

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As of September 1, 2025, the EU will ban the use of TPO (Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide) in cosmetic products, including nail products. TPO is an ingredient often found in gels and gel polish to harden the product under UV or LED, but is now classified as a potentially harmful substance for reproduction (category 1B CMR substance).

What does this mean for you as a nail stylist?

❌ As of September 1, 2025, products containing TPO may no longer be sold or distributed within the EU.

⚠️ It is currently unclear whether existing products with TPO may still be used after this date. That is why we recommend switching to TPO-free alternatives well in advance.

✅ Good news! Almost all products in our range are now completely TPO-free. So you can continue to work without worries according to the new rules.

? For the few products that still contain TPO, we are busy behind the scenes developing or purchasing a good alternative. We will of course keep you informed about this.

Do you want to know if your favorite products contain TPO? Then look at the ingredients list or contact us - we are happy to help you.

Together we ensure that your salon remains safe, professional and future-proof ?✨