The Ed.
Well-Known Member
What on earth will Brad Pitt do with his time if his latest endorsement gets banned? Who would have thunk that, probably, the most iconic fragrance of all - Chanel No. 5 - could be the next victim of the EU's harsh regulations?
Following research conducted by Dr. Ian White, Chairman of the EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Protection (SCCP) and consultant dermatologist at Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, Chanel could see one of its key ingredients added to the banned list.
Tree moss, which is responsible for the lovely woodiness in Chanel No. 5 and other fragrances such as Dior's Miss. Dior, is at the root of the problem. Speaking to The Independent Dr White explains, "Tree moss contains chemicals which are extreme allergens. The manufacturers know this perfectly well. They have funded research to reduce them - they can extract these ingredients so the other constituents of the moss can still be used.
This is not to protect people with allergies but to prevent a whole new generation of people developing allergies. Around 1.5% of the population have become allergic to a synthetic chemical, hydroxyisohexyl, which has been widely used in skincare products over the past decade. The only thing to do is ban it."
Chanel, and the fragrance industry as a whole, are worried to say the least. Chanel have claimed that this is "the end of beautiful perfumes" but Dr White defends his research saying, "this is not a trivial problem."
Whatever the final decision (apparently the fragrance industry are in talks with the EU Commissions Directorate General for Health and Consumers now) the industry won't see any regulation changes until January 2014 at the earliest.
Best stock up now then.
Until then...geek on!
The Ed.
Following research conducted by Dr. Ian White, Chairman of the EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Protection (SCCP) and consultant dermatologist at Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, Chanel could see one of its key ingredients added to the banned list.
Tree moss, which is responsible for the lovely woodiness in Chanel No. 5 and other fragrances such as Dior's Miss. Dior, is at the root of the problem. Speaking to The Independent Dr White explains, "Tree moss contains chemicals which are extreme allergens. The manufacturers know this perfectly well. They have funded research to reduce them - they can extract these ingredients so the other constituents of the moss can still be used.
This is not to protect people with allergies but to prevent a whole new generation of people developing allergies. Around 1.5% of the population have become allergic to a synthetic chemical, hydroxyisohexyl, which has been widely used in skincare products over the past decade. The only thing to do is ban it."
Chanel, and the fragrance industry as a whole, are worried to say the least. Chanel have claimed that this is "the end of beautiful perfumes" but Dr White defends his research saying, "this is not a trivial problem."
Whatever the final decision (apparently the fragrance industry are in talks with the EU Commissions Directorate General for Health and Consumers now) the industry won't see any regulation changes until January 2014 at the earliest.
Best stock up now then.
Until then...geek on!
The Ed.
Pleasegodno !!!
