EU Potential Ban on Chanel No. 5

“Don’t Touch my Shalimar,” by American Council on Science and Health.
The iconic 90-year-old perfume Chanel No.5 is one of the most well known perfumes worldwide. Now, this world-famous perfume along with other famous brands — such as Shalimar — may soon be banned by the European Union after scientists found that some of the ingredients may cause allergies. The proposed ban was brought to attention after an EU advisory committee identified 100 allergens regularly included in fragrances. Tree moss — included in the list of allergens deemed unsafe — provides for the signature woody notes in Chanel’s most famous scent along with Dior’s “Miss Dior” perfume.
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