Level 2 - Details on Perfume Allergies

• 1. Introduction
• 2. What kind of skin problems are known to be caused by fragrance ingredients?
  • 2.1 What is contact allergy?
  • 2.2 What ‘other’ non-allergic reactions to fragrance ingredients are observed?
  • 2.3 How can contact allergies be diagnosed?
  • 2.4 How common is perfume allergy and can it be avoided?
• 3. How can fragrance substance become skin allergens?
• 4. What fragrance substances can be classified as skin allergens?
  • 4.1 What sources of information have been taken into account for the SCCS opinion?
  • 4.2 What are the findings from clinical and epidemiological studies?
  • 4.3 What are the findings from studies in animals?
  • 4.4 Can the chemical structure of a substance help predict if it is an allergen?
• 5. How is the general public exposed to fragrance allergens?
• 6. What are the gaps in the current knowledge about perfume allergies?
• 7. Conclusion : are the current European regulations on fragrance allergens adequate?
  • 7.1 Is the current list of possible allergens adequate ?
  • 7.2 Is there a threshold of safe use for these allergens?
  • 7.3 Are there other substances that are relevant for consumers regarding perfume allergies?