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TPO-Free, HEMA-Free and Cosmetic Compliance: What Should You Check When Choosing a Gel Polish Supplier?

When sourcing gel polish for the European, UK, US or other international markets, product color and price are no longer the only factors buyers consider.

For distributors, nail brands, salons and importers, ingredient safety, regulatory documentation and market compliance are becoming increasingly important when selecting a gel polish manufacturer.

A reliable supplier should not only provide attractive colors and stable quality, but also be able to provide the necessary product information and support for your target market.

1. Is the Gel Polish TPO-Free?

TPO has become an important compliance issue for nail product buyers, particularly in the European market.

The European Union has prohibited cosmetic products containing TPO from being placed on the EU market from September 1, 2025. This means EU buyers need to pay close attention to the ingredient composition of gel polish before placing new orders or developing new products.

For buyers sourcing gel polish, it is therefore important to ask:

For products intended for the EU market, compliance should be considered before product development and bulk production, rather than after the products have already been manufactured.

2. Can the Formula Be Made HEMA-Free?

HEMA is another ingredient that many professional nail product buyers pay close attention to.

Depending on the target market and product positioning, brands may request HEMA-free gel polish or other HEMA-free gel products.

A professional supplier should be able to discuss the customer's requirements before production and confirm whether a suitable formula can be developed.

For brands developing their own product lines, this can be especially important because ingredient requirements may vary between different markets and product categories.

At Beyond The Peak, HEMA-free options are available based on customer requirements, and samples can be provided for testing before larger-scale production.

3. Can the Supplier Provide Complete Ingredient Information?

Before purchasing gel polish, buyers should ask what product information the manufacturer can provide.

Depending on the market and project, this may include:

Having the necessary information available makes it easier for importers and brands to work with their regulatory professionals and complete the required compliance process.

A supplier that can communicate clearly about ingredients and documentation can also help reduce unnecessary delays during product development.

4. Can the Factory Support CPSR, PIF and Other EU Requirements?

For products intended for the European market, buyers may need to prepare regulatory documentation such as a Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) and Product Information File (PIF).

These requirements involve more than simply having an SDS.

Depending on the project, buyers may need ingredient information, product specifications, safety-related data and other supporting materials for the regulatory assessment.

A gel polish manufacturer does not replace the responsibilities of the responsible person or qualified safety assessor, but a capable manufacturer should be able to cooperate by providing the technical and product information needed for the compliance process.

This is an important question to ask before choosing a long-term supplier.

5. Compliance Should Be Considered Before Bulk Production

One common mistake when developing a new gel polish collection is to focus on color, packaging and price first and consider compliance later.

A better process is:

Target Market → Formula Requirements → Sample Testing → Documentation → Regulatory Assessment → Bulk Production

This approach can help identify potential compliance issues before a large quantity of products is manufactured.

For private-label and OEM/ODM projects, discussing regulatory requirements with the supplier at the beginning can also help avoid unnecessary reformulation, packaging changes or production delays.

6. What Should Buyers Ask a Gel Polish Factory?

Before placing an order, buyers can use the following checklist:

Formula

Documentation

Samples

Manufacturing

These questions can help buyers evaluate a supplier beyond price alone.

Compliance Support from Beyond The Peak

At Beyond The Peak, we work with distributors, nail brands, importers and private-label customers who require different product specifications for different markets.

Our manufacturing capabilities include:

We also operate dual manufacturing facilities in Guangzhou, China and Vietnam, supporting stable production and long-term supply for international customers.

For EU projects, we can cooperate with the customer's regulatory professionals, Safety Assessor and other relevant partners by providing the product information required for the compliance process.

Choosing a Gel Polish Supplier Is More Than Choosing a Color

For international buyers, a successful gel polish project requires more than attractive colors and competitive pricing.

Formula + Safety + Documentation + Quality Consistency + Stable Supply

These factors should all be considered before moving into bulk production.

If you are developing a new gel polish collection or looking for a long-term OEM/ODM supplier, discussing your target market and compliance requirements with the manufacturer at the beginning can make the entire sourcing process more efficient.