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The Environmental Health Network of California
Files Petition With the FDA



Date: March 9, 2000

Dockets Management Branch
The Food and Drug Administration
Department of Health & Human Services
12420 Parklawn Dr.
Rockville, MD 20857

Re: 99P1340/CP 1
Petition the FDA Have Calvin Klein's Eternity eau de parfum declared "misbranded"

Dear Sir or Madam:

In May, 1999, the Environmental Health Network (EHN) submitted the above petition to have Calvin Klein's "Eternity eau de parfum" declared misbranded. I am writing because I fully support this petition and request that the FDA give it careful attention with regard to your regulations 21CFR Sec. 740.1, 21CFR Sec. 740.2, and 21CFR Sec. 740.10. Regulation 21CFR Sec. 740.10 specifically states:

    "Each ingredient used in a cosmetic product and each finished cosmetic product shall be adequately substantiated for safety prior to marketing. Any such ingredient or product whose safety is not adequately substantiated prior to marketing is misbranded unless it contains the following conspicuous statement on the principal display panel:

      "WarningThe safety of this product has not been determined."
As the petition shows, "Eternity" contains toxic ingredients and ingredients whose safety have not been substantiated. There is no warning label on its packaging.

We all have a right to know the status of safety testing of the ingredients in products such as "Eternity" so that we can protect ourselves and our families from toxic chemicals that may cause health problems. Most people are not aware that most fragrance materials have only limited safety testing. They wrongfully assume these products are safe to use in any setting and are surprised when people complain.

Like tobacco smoke, the harmful chemicals currently used in these products may affect the health of many people, including: people with asthma, chemical sensitivities, chronic fatigue, and other environmental illnesses. Children are particularly vulnerable to toxic chemicals found in products purchased and used by their parents, caregivers and teachers.

When I am exposed to fragrance products I can experience any of the following symptoms based upon the chemical fragrance product I encounter :

double vision
incoherence
nausea
anxiety, restlessness
incontinence
nose bleeds
asthma
eczema
irritability
rashes
breathing difficulty
eyes, watery, or dry
joint aches
bronchitis
fatigue
laryngitis
 shortterm mem. loss
canĚt concentrate
coughing
headaches
sneezing
depression
mood swings
sores, skin/mouth
disorientation
hives
muscle pain/weakness
swallowing difficulty
dizziness
nasal congestion
tinnitus

Please act on behalf of the millions of people who have suffered physical illness and injury resulting from fragrance exposure at work, at school and in social settings. These toxic chemicals act as powerful barriers to people disabled by asthma and chemical sensitivities. Toxic chemicals in fragrances have already ruined countless lives.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Helle Kongevang
Copenhagen
Denmark

THE URL FOR MY HOMEPAGE IS http://home13.inet.tele.dk/mcscphdk

*****
BABIES LAUGH 300 TIMES A DAY.
ADULTS LAUGH 15 TIMES A DAY.
WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO THE REMAINING 285 ??????


Please write to your FDA in support of this petition.
fdadockets@oc.fda.gov

Copy, if you'd care to have your letter posted on EHN and FPIN:
Betty Bridges, FPIN bcb56@ix.netcom.com
Barbara Wilkie, EHN (Barb's email is no longer valid, please contact EHN)

Please put FDA Letter in subject line. Thanks .

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