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Dutch yearn for tobacco aroma after smoking ban
In response to a nationwide smoking ban in the Netherlands, Dutch cafes are seeking ways to cover up the nasty odors of stale beer and sweaty patrons. The ban, which went into effect on July 1, prohibits smoking in indoor … Continue reading
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Lawsuit filed over scent-related patent
Dial, maker of Dial soap and Renuzit air fresheners, is suing S.C. Johnson & Son, maker of Glade PlugIns air fresheners, for alleged patent infringement. This lawsuit follows on the heels of a suit that’s pending in federal court, in … Continue reading
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Fragrance-free schools in Minnesota?
Minnesota state representative Karen Clark has just introduced a bill aimed at scaling back the use of fragrances in Minnesota schools. While her original intention was that the bill would propose banning fragrances in schools altogether, the version of the … Continue reading
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Microwave popcorn eater sues over lung disease
The first known consumer to have developed lung disease from sniffing the butter flavoring used in microwave popcorn has filed a law suit against the popcorn company. The lung disease, bronchiolitis obliterans, has been known to affect factory workers who … Continue reading
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Cosmetic group changes name to focus on safety
In response to growing consumer demand for regulation of cosmetics and fragrances, the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association has renamed itself the Personal Care Products Council. Chaired by the president of global strategy at Proctor & Gamble, the newly named … Continue reading
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Ambient scenting industry responds to asthma study
Household spray cleaners and air fresheners may be an important risk factor in new-onset asthma, according to a study published this month in American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. The research involved collaboration from twelve scientists across Europe … Continue reading
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