FRAGRANCE FACTS

There are over 5000 chemicals used in the fragrance industry

Over 80-90% of all fragrance chemicals are synthesized, most from petroleum products.

 Even "unscented" and "fragrance free" products may contain fragrance chemicals
(More Fragrance Facts)

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Analysis of the Perfume Eternity

Over 600 comments have been submitted to the FDA in support of the petition to declare the perfume Eternity misbranded.

Information on the Petiton

CONTENTS

• OverView
• The Fragrance Industry
  History
  Modern Trends
• Regulation of the Fragrance Industry
  FDA - Regulation via the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act
  GRAS - Generally Recognized As Safe
• Industry Self Regulation
  CTFA
  RIFM
  IFRA
• Research
• Fragrance / Flavors Materials Summary
  Natural
  Essential oils
  Synthetic
  Between Natural and Synthetic
• Chemistry

The European Commission's List of Fragrance Chemicals
Listing of fragrance chemicals by class
Listing in table format with links to online sources of information
Common Fragrance Chemicals in Laundry and Cleaning Products
Chemicals in Perfumes - Two popular perfumes were analyzed by gas chromatography
Safety - Uses & safety

• Health Conditions Affected by Fragrances (Summary)
  Respiratory

Neurological
       Migraines ^{NEW 9/2/99}

• Fragrances and the Workplace
  Indoor Air Quality

Health Conditions Affected by Fragrance
Economic Considerations
Workplace Policies Work in Progress

• Other Fragranced Products - fragrance is added to many products
  Candles
• The Cigarette Connection
• Survey - Results of an online survey
• GuestBook ^{New 11/14/99}
• Other Issues
  HYDROGENATED OILS
• Interesting Links
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07/03/00

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Betty Bridges,RN

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