The European Commission plans to ban one of the world famous perfumes, the luxury perfume Chanel No. 5 due to its chemical substances ethanol and chloro ethanol and HICC or lyral, a floral scent of lily and cyclamen. The first two are better known as tree and oak moss.  The fragrance might be the cause of skin and respiratory allergies. The EU estimates that 1 to 3 percent of the European population suffers from the said allergies. Neven Mimica, the EU Commissioner for Consumer Affairs, said that the ban in principle could be approved. There will be a transitional period for the manufacturers till 2015.

More European updates on Friday. Take care everyone!