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MOROVAN Gel Nail Polish Remover (15ml)

Prohibited methylene chloride and chloroform
Recall date
April 9, 2026
FDA publish date
April 13, 2026
Product
Gel Nail Polish Remover (15ml)
Product type
Cosmetics
Manufacturer
Manufactured in China
Sold
Amazon.com from August 2025 to January 2026
Production date
02-07-2024
Expiration
02-07-2027
Package description
15ml (0.5 fl. oz.) square turquoise bottle with a white cap and matching green packaging box

Hazard

  • Methylene chloride
  • Chloroform
  • Methylene chloride is prohibited in cosmetics under 21 CFR 700.19

Health risk

FDA states that methylene chloride has caused cancer in animals and is likely harmful to human health. FDA also identifies chloroform as a hazardous substance in the affected product.

Action required

  • Stop using the recalled nail polish remover immediately.
  • Mark the bottle and outer packaging with the word "Recalled".
  • Dispose of the product according to local waste disposal rules.
  • Email a disposal photo to customer-service@morovan.com for refund verification.
FDA recall announcement Units: About 4,000

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Morovan - Gel Nail Polish Remover (15ml)

Product: Gel Nail Polish Remover (15ml). Product type: Cosmetics. Recall reason: Prohibited Methylene Chloride and Chloroform. Company: Morovan.

2026-04-13T04:00:00Z FDA source

Historical FDA methylene chloride findings

FDA's methylene chloride safety page lists gel nail polish remover products tested in 2024-2025. These are FDA test findings; not every listed product has a separate recall announcement.

Product Year tested Origin Methylene chloride Source
NIFEISHI Nail Polish GEL REMOVER 2025 China 78.0% FDA
BORN PRETTY MAGIC GEL REMOVER 2025 China 90.0% FDA
Candy Lover GEL POLISH REMOVER 2025 China 88.8% FDA
GELLEN TIME TO SHINE Nail Removal Kit 2025 China 94.4% FDA
AIBRIT Gel Nail Polish Remover 2024 China 92.7% FDA

How to check if a nail product is recalled

  1. 1. Search FDA recalls

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  2. 2. Check product alerts

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  3. 3. Review marketplace notices

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