World-Wire: Reckless Self-Interest of the Fragrance Industry

The Cancer Prevention Coalition warned today that people must be protected from exposure to fragrance ingredients that may cause cancer or fetal, hormonal or reproductive toxicity. But federal agencies are not regulating these ingredients, leaving the public at risk due to the “recklessly irresponsible” behavior of the fragrance industry, says CPC Chairman Samuel S. Epstein, M.D.

Perfumes and fragrances are the single largest category of cosmetic and personal care products, representing nearly 50 percent of all prestige beauty dollars now spent in the United States. They are also extensively used in a wide range of everyday household cleaning products.

The FDA has direct authority under the terms of the 1938 Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act to regulate toxic ingredients in cosmetics and personal care products. However, seven decades later, it has still failed to do so. Similarly, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has also still failed to regulate these toxic ingredients in household cleaning products.

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The Cancer Prevention Coalition warned today that people must be protected from exposure to fragrance ingredients that may cause cancer or fetal, hormonal or reproductive toxicity. But federal agencies are not regulating these ingredients, leaving the public at risk due to the “recklessly irresponsible” behavior of the fragrance industry, says CPC Chairman Samuel S. Epstein, M.D.

Perfumes and fragrances are the single largest category of cosmetic and personal care products, representing nearly 50 percent of all prestige beauty dollars now spent in the United States. They are also extensively used in a wide range of everyday household cleaning products.

The FDA has direct authority under the terms of the 1938 Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act to regulate toxic ingredients in cosmetics and personal care products. However, seven decades later, it has still failed to do so. Similarly, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has also still failed to regulate these toxic ingredients in household cleaning products.

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