FDA Recalls Morovan Gel Nail Polish Removers

Morovan, along with the FDA, is recalling 15ml gel nail polish removers due to the detection of methylene chloride and chloroform in the affected products. According to the recall, both “hazardous substances are strictly prohibited in cosmetic formulations.”

About 4,000 units are involved in this recall. Products are manufactured in China with a production date of 02-07-2024 and an expiration date of 02-07-2027.

Products were sold on Amazon from August 2025 to January 2026 and were manufactured in China.

NMC Statement

The Nail Manufacturer Council on Safety (NMC), a council of the Professional Beauty Association (PBA), has been actively warning about these products. FDA testing has identified methylene chloride in similar products at extremely high concentrations, in some cases exceeding 90%, despite being prohibited in cosmetic products under US law, it contends.

“A recent FDA recall of a Morovan-branded gel nail remover found to contain prohibited chemicals, including methylene chloride and chloroform, is drawing renewed attention to a category of products often marketed as ‘magic’ or ‘burst’ gel removers,” said NMC in a statement.

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

“This recall confirms what we have been warning regulators and the public about,” said Doug Schoon, chair of the Nail Manufacturer Council on Safety. “Products marketed as quick, easy burst gel removers continue to enter the U.S. market despite containing banned and hazardous chemicals.”

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.