Information Regarding TPO in UV Products

Due to recent changes in European Union regulations concerning the ingredient TPO (Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide), products containing TPO cannot be used after September 1st, 2025.

TPO is a photoinitiator used in UV/LED-curable products (such as gel polishes) is responsible for initiating the polymerization process, ensuring proper curing under a UV or LED lamp.

Following the latest European Union regulations, TPO will be replaced with an alternative photoinitiator that performs the curing process safely and complies with all applicable EU standards and regulations.

Please find below the manufacturer’s declaration regarding TPO. All Semilac products currently in our offer are TPO-free. We were fully compliant with this regulation before September 1st, 2025.

All Semilac varnishes have the INCI list provided under the top (diamond) label placed on the bottle cap or on the back label of the bottle (see below), You can also find it online in product cart in 'composition' tab.

Additionally, if you would like to receive a list of products that contained TPO and were available for sale before September 1st, 2025, as well as a list of their replacements with the new TPO-free formula and new EAN codes, please contact us by email. semi-world@semilac.ie . 

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