Why the Fragrance Loophole is Bad: the case for avoiding any products with “fragrance” or “parfum” in their ingredients, and what to use instead. Why the Fragrance Loophole is Bad The governing body of personal care products in the US is the Food & Drug Administration (FDA). They are responsible for products intended to be applied to a person’s body to make the person more attractive – from perfume and makeup to shampoo and shaving cream. Here is the explanation from their website of what I will refer to as the fragrance loophole: The law does not require FDA approval before they go on the market. [nor can the FDA mandate a recall] If a cosmetic is marketed on a retail basis to consumers… each ingredient must be listed individually. But under U.S. regulations, fragrance and flavor ingredients can be listed simply as “Fragrance” or “Flavor.” Some products labeled “unscented” may contain fragrance ingredients. This is because the manufacturer may add just enough fragrance to mask the unpleasant smell of other ingredients, without giving the product a noticeable scent. FDA requires the list of ingredients under the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act, but this law is not allowed to be […]
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