From: DiiBambino@aol.com
Sent: Friday, April 27, 2001 10:10 PM
To: fdadockets@oc.fda.gov
Subject: Petition
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: 

"Warning--The 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, such as "Eternity," I 
experience: 
When I am exposed to fragrance products I can experience any of the following 
symptoms based upon the chemical fragrance product I encounter: 
eczema, sneezing,  nasal congestion. 

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, 




Louanne Mitchem