{"id":21783,"date":"2026-04-21T14:56:48","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T21:56:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/?p=21783"},"modified":"2026-04-21T14:56:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T21:56:49","slug":"fda-recall-gel-removers-safety-risks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/fda-recall-gel-removers-safety-risks\/","title":{"rendered":"FDA recall highlights ongoing safety risks from illegal \u201cgel removers,\u201d says Nail Manufacturer Council on Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FDA recall highlights ongoing safety risks from illegal \u201cgel removers,\u201d says Nail Manufacturer Council on Safety<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scottsdale, Arizona <\/strong>\u2014 April 21, 2026<\/strong> \u2014 The Nail Manufacturer Council on Safety (NMC), a council of the Professional Beauty Association (PBA), is responding to a recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recall<\/a> of a Morovan-branded gel nail polish remover found to contain prohibited and hazardous chemicals, including methylene chloride and chloroform, which are not permitted in cosmetic products in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The recalled product, marketed online as a fast-acting gel remover, falls within a category often referred to as \u201cmagic removers\u201d or \u201cburst removers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FDA testing has identified methylene chloride in Morovan and similar products<\/a> at extremely high concentrations, in some cases exceeding 90%, despite being prohibited in cosmetic products under U.S. law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In December 2025, the NMC issued a public warning<\/a> ahead of the holiday shopping season, cautioning that these products may contain methylene chloride, a highly toxic and federally prohibited chemical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u201cThis recall confirms what we have been warning regulators and the public about,\u201d said Doug Schoon, Chair of the Nail Manufacturer Council on Safety. \u201cProducts marketed as quick, easy burst gel removers continue to enter the U.S. market despite containing banned and hazardous chemicals.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Methylene chloride, also known as dichloromethane, is not permitted in cosmetic products under U.S. law and has been linked to cancer, acute toxicity and fatalities in occupational settings. Chloroform is similarly prohibited due to its toxicity and associated health risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While approximately 4,000 units of the recalled product were distributed, the NMC remains concerned that similar products continue to be sold through online marketplaces, often without proper ingredient disclosure or regulatory oversight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cResponsible manufacturers in the professional beauty industry prioritize product safety, regulatory compliance and consumer protection,\u201d said Leslie Perry, chief executive officer for the Professional Beauty Association. \u201cThe presence of prohibited chemicals in products sold to U.S. consumers undermines that commitment and puts both licensed professionals and the public at risk. The NMC supports responsible manufacturing and urges stronger oversight to prevent illegal products from entering the marketplace.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The NMC urges licensed professionals, salon owners and consumers to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n