TPO in Nail Products – What the New UK Regulations Mean for Nail Professionals
- AllePaznokcie
- Aug 4
- 4 min read
If you work in the nail industry, you've probably heard about the recent changes regarding TPO (Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide).
There has been a lot of information circulating online, but much of it refers to European Union legislation, which differs from the regulations that apply in the UK.
In this article, we'll explain what TPO is, why it has been removed from cosmetic products, what the new UK regulations mean, and why you can shop with complete confidence at AllePaznokcie UK.
The most important thing to know is simple:
Every product currently available at AllePaznokcie UK is already TPO-Free.
What is TPO?
TPO (Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide) is a photoinitiator used in UV and LED curing systems, including:
Gel Polish
Builder Gel
Base Coats
Top Coats
PolyGel / Acrygel
and other professional nail products.
Its role is to trigger the polymerisation process when exposed to UV or LED light, allowing the product to cure correctly and achieve its full strength and durability.
Why has TPO been removed?
Following updated scientific assessments, TPO was classified as a Category 1B CMR substance (Carcinogenic, Mutagenic or Reprotoxic), meaning it may pose a risk to reproductive health.
As a result, cosmetic regulations have changed and manufacturers have begun replacing TPO with newer, safer photoinitiators that deliver the same professional performance without compromising product quality.
Today, many leading manufacturers have successfully reformulated their products to remove TPO while maintaining the durability, adhesion and curing performance expected by professional nail technicians.
When do the new regulations apply in the UK?
This is one of the questions we are asked most often.
Many articles online refer to the European Union, but Great Britain has its own cosmetic legislation and implementation timetable.
The key dates for England, Scotland and Wales are:
Until 14 August 2026
Products containing TPO may continue to be placed on the Great Britain market under the existing rules.
From 15 August 2026
Cosmetic products containing TPO can no longer be placed on the Great Britain market for the first time.
This means manufacturers and importers must supply products that comply with the updated regulations.
Between 15 August 2026 and 14 February 2027
A transitional period applies.
Products containing TPO that were legally placed on the market before 15 August 2026 may continue to be supplied during this period.
From 15 February 2027
The transitional period ends, meaning products containing TPO should no longer remain on the Great Britain market.
What does this mean for AllePaznokcie UK customers?
In reality...
Nothing changes for our customers.
AllePaznokcie UK is the exclusive UK distributor of leading Polish professional nail brands, including:
AllePaznokcie
Molly Nails
MollyLac
and several other brands from the same Polish manufacturer.
Because these brands are manufactured for the European market, their formulations were updated well before the UK implementation dates.
Our manufacturers completed the transition to TPO-Free formulations last year.
This means that every product currently available from AllePaznokcie UK has already been manufactured using the latest TPO-Free formulations.
So although the UK regulations include a transitional period until February 2027, our customers have been using TPO-Free products for quite some time already.
When you shop with AllePaznokcie UK, there's no need to check whether a product complies with the new regulations—we've already done that for you.
How can you tell if a product contains TPO?
Every cosmetic product includes an INCI ingredient list.
If you see:
Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide
listed as an ingredient, the product contains TPO.
All products currently available from AllePaznokcie UK have already been reformulated and no longer contain this ingredient.
Are TPO-Free products just as effective?
Absolutely.
Modern photoinitiators provide the same excellent curing performance under UV and LED lamps, ensuring:
excellent adhesion,
outstanding durability,
vibrant colour,
reliable curing,
professional-quality results.
Removing TPO has not reduced the quality or performance of professional nail products.
Today's formulations have been specifically developed to meet higher safety standards while maintaining the performance expected by nail professionals.
Why choose AllePaznokcie UK?
At AllePaznokcie UK, safety, quality and innovation are at the heart of everything we do.
As the exclusive UK distributor of AllePaznokcie, Molly Nails, MollyLac and other professional brands from the same Polish manufacturer, we supply only genuine products using the latest approved formulations.
When you shop with us, you can be confident that:
every product currently available is 100% TPO-Free,
our manufacturers adopted the new formulations last year,
all products are sourced directly from the authorised manufacturer,
our products are fully aligned with current European cosmetic standards and are already prepared for the UK regulatory changes.
In Summary
The changes surrounding TPO can seem confusing because the implementation dates differ between the European Union and Great Britain.
The important point is that AllePaznokcie UK customers don't need to worry.
Our manufacturers updated their formulations well ahead of the UK deadlines, meaning every product currently available from AllePaznokcie UK is already TPO-Free.
You can continue to enjoy professional-quality gel polishes, builder gels, bases and other nail products with complete confidence, knowing they meet the latest safety expectations.
AllePaznokcie UK is the exclusive UK distributor of AllePaznokcie, Molly Nails, MollyLac and other professional brands from the same Polish manufacturer, supplying genuine, high-quality products trusted by nail technicians across the UK.
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