Database of Scent-free policies in Canada

Database of Scent-free policies in Canada

Empowering Community and Removal of Barriers (ECRoB)

Database created in 2023

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Table of contents

• Keywords tables
  • Scent-free policies
  • Scent-free veterinarians
  • Healthcare professionals
• Exclusion criteria
• Other
  • Places where fragrances are prohibited (N/F = not found)
    • Alberta
    • British Columbia
    • Prince Edward Island
    • Manitoba
    • New Brunswick
    • Nova Scotia
    • Ontario
    • Saskatchewan
    • Newfoundland
  • Not recommended
    • Alberta
    • British Columbia
    • New Brunswick
    • Nouvelle-Écosse
    • Manitoba
    • Ontario
    • Saskatchewan
  • Uncertain
  • Ontario
• Hospitals
  • Alberta
  • British Columbia
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Manitoba
  • New Brunswick
  • Nova Scotia
  • Ontario
  • Quebec
  • Uncertain how to categorize
    • Manitoba
    • Ontario
    • Saskatchewan
  • Not found, but present in ASEQ document
    • British Columbia
    • Ontario
• Other healthcare services
  • Places where fragrance is prohibited
    • Across Canada
    • Alberta0
    • British Columbia
    • Manitoba
    • Nova Scotia
    • New Brunswick
    • Ontario
    • Quebec
    • Saskatchewan
  • Not recommended
    • British Columbia
    • Ontario
    • New Brunswick
    • Saskatchewan
• Legal
  • Manitoba
  • Ontario
  • Newfoundland
• Federal
  • Federal buildings/instances where the use of fragrance is prohibited
    • Manitoba
    • Nova Scotia
    • Nunavut
    • Newfoundland
  • Federal buildings/instances where the use of fragrance is prohibited
    • Prince Edward Island
    • Saskatchewan

Keywords tables

Scent-free policies

Keywords	Obtained research results	Retained research results
manitoba scent free	148	40
alberta scent free policy	52	7
new brunswick scent free	111	14
british columbia scent free	169	27
newfoundland scent free	123	19
nova scotia scent free	130	20
saskatchewan scent free	140	18
prince edward island scent free	68	7
ontario scent free	221	88
yukon scent free	142	1
northwestern territories	36	1
nunavut	123	1
québec sans fragrance/québec sans parfum	152	6
Total	1615	249

Scent-free veterinarians

Key words	Obtained research results	Retained research results
scent free veterinarian canada	70	2
scent free veterinarian alberta	28	1
scent free veterinarian british columbia	38	0
scent free veterinarian saskatchewan	27	0
scent free veterinarian manitoba	27	0
scent free veterinarian ontario	40	1
scent free veterinarian new brunswick	28	0
scent free veterinarian newfoundland	29	0
scent free veterinarian nova scotia	31	0

Healthcare professionals

Mots clés	Résultats de recherche obtenus	Résultats de recherche retenus
dentist scent free canada	60	3
physiotherapy scent free canada	24	5
chiropractor scent free canada	53	4
doctor clinic scent free canada	96	5
psychologist scent free canada	72	6
scent free acupuncture canada	60	3
scent free osteopathy canada	24	4
scent free massage therapy canada	145	10

Exclusion criteria

The website doesn’t mention one or more of the following key words: fragrance, sensibilité environnementale, sensibilité chimique multiple, sans-parfum, scent free, fragrance free, perfume-free, unscented

Other

(municipal, community, school, governmental, tourism, sports, cultural, entrepreneurial, events, transport, university, religious)

Places where fragrances are prohibited (N/F = not found)

Province/Territory	Setting	Organization name	Policy name	Related excerpt
Alberta	University	University of Alberta	Scent-free environment	Creating a healthy workplace for employees is a priority for the Faculty of FEngineering. Due to health concerns arising from exposure to scented products, the Faculty of Engineering is committed to providing a scent-free environment for all students, employees and visitors in engineering buildings.
		Norquest College	N/F	[…] candles and scented items are not permitted in the space, due to fire regulations and because the college is a scent-free campus;
	School	Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools	Administrative Procedure no. 161 – Scent Sensitive Schools	The implementation and support of the fragrance/scent-free plan will be monitored in terms of the health of affected persons and in the following of the plan. 6. Scent sensitivity is a safety issue therefore repeated or consistent violation of the procedure by students, an employee or a visitor may result in discipline.
	Entrepreneurial	Heavenly Outhouse	N/A	Rocky Mountain Soap Co makes natural body care products in Canada with the added bonus of no scents for extra sensitive skin and noses.
British Columbia	National	Public Service Alliance of Canada	Scent Free policy	In consideration for the health of our Sisters and Brothers who may suffer from environmental disabilities, and with the goal of eliminating a contaminant from the air, the PSAC requests that all participants attending any union function refrain from using scented products. These include scented perfumes, colognes, lotions, hairsprays, deodorants and other products promoted by the fragrance industry.
	Secondary School	Timberline Secondary School	Scent free zone	The chemicals used in scented products can make some people sick, especially those with fragrance sensitivities, asthma, allergies and other medical conditions. We ask that students, staff and visitors not wear perfume, cologne, aftershave and other fragrances, and to please use fragrance free or unscented personal care products to help keep the air healthy for everyone.
	School Boards	SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 85	Scent Free Environment Policy	School District 85 (Vancouver Island North) recognizes that health concerns may arise from exposure to scented products. To assist with the right of employees and students to work and learn in a safe and healthy environment, the Board of Education believes that scent-free environments should be provided.
		School District 8 Kootenay Lake	AP 260.1: Scent Free Environment	Health concerns may arise from exposure to scented products. To assist with the right of employees and students to work in a safe and healthy environment, the district seeks to establish a scent free environment.
	University	Simon Fraser University	N/F	SFU supports a scent-free environment as scented products can trigger health concerns for some people. Review the information below for guidance on how to address scent concerns on campus.
	Entrepreneurial	Petals n Buds	N/F	Scent Free Flower Arrangements
	Events	CUPE 917	Scent-Free Policy	SCENT-FREE POLICY In response to the health concerns of our members and staff, CUPE has implemented a Scent-Free Policy at all of our workshops.
	Associative	BC General Employees Union	Scent Free Policy	The purpose of this policy is to provide a scent free environment for members and staff at union offices and when attending union functions
	Communal	Inclusion Parksville Society	Scent Free Zone	Inclusion Parksville Society is a scent free zone; scented products (may include cologne/perfume, hair products, body sprays and lotions, cleaning products, laundry supplies, highly scented soaps and deodorants) should not be worn or used on the premises.
	Cultural	Okanagan Regional Library Vernon B.C.	N/F	Be Air Aware! We are a scent free building. Scented products can aggravate health problems for some people, especially those with asthma, allergies and other medical conditions. Please do not wear scented items, thank you for your understanding.
		Vancouver Civic Theatres	Scent free policy	The Vancouver Civic Theatres aims to provide safe spaces for enjoying entertainment and culture for all. Please do not wear scented lotions or perfumes to the theatres.
		Nanaimo Art Gallery	N/F	The Gallery is a scent-free workplace. Our janitorial and bathroom products are earth-friendly and scent-free.
	Locative	Pacific Gardens Cohousing Community	N/F	Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Nanaimo and the Vancouver Island University, Pacific Gardens is an intentional community that creates a safe, healthy, scent-free community for all.
	Recreative	Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre	N/F	BMSC has implemented a scent-free workplace environment. Exposure to scented products can adversely affect a person’s health. In high concentrations, scented products may trigger a negative response for those with allergies or chemical sensitivities. Students and visitors are asked to be considerate in their use of products such as perfume, makeup, shampoo, deodorant, etc. or from other products such as air fresheners, cleaners, etc.
Prince Edward Island	Cultural	Confederation Centre	N/F	For the comfort of guests with allergies, please do not wear fragrances in our theaters
	University	UPEI	Scent-Free Initiative	To create scent-free indoor work, study and play environments at UPEI. Scent-free means the smells or odours from cosmetics (perfumes, shampoos, deodorants, make-up, etc.), or from other products such as air fresheners, cleaning products, etc.
	Primary School	Stratford Elementary School	N/F	Please note that we are a Fish Free, Peanut Free, and Scent Free Environment.
	Religious	The Good Shepherd Pastoral Unit	N/F	We are a Scent Free Church and we ask all parishioners to please come scent free to liturgies. We have a number of parishioners with serious allergies/migraines. Thank you.
	Communal	PEI HumaneSociety	N/F	Please note: the PEI Humane Society is a scent-free building.
Manitoba	University	Canadian Mennonite University	Scent-Free Policy	In recognition of individuals with asthma, allergies and severe environmental/chemical sensitivities, CMU strives to be a scent-free campus. Students, staff, and guests are asked to refrain from wearing fragrances and scented personal care products at CMU. This includes perfume, cologne, aftershave and scented hair products. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
		University of Manitoba – Robson Hall	Faculty of Law Scent-Free Policy	Due to the health concerns arising from exposure to scented products, including serious allergic reactions, the Faculty of Law is instituting a policy to provide a scent‐free environment for all employees and visitors (other faculties, including Social Work, Music, and Arts, have adopted similar policies).
		Wilfrid Laurier University – Faculty of Social Work	Scent-Free Initiative	Students’ Experiences of the Scent-Free Initiative at the Faculty of Social Work
		CDI College	Scent Free Building	Please remember that CDI College is a scent free building. We strongly discourage the use of perfumes, colognes or heavy body sprays on premises.
	Scholar	École Stanley Knowles School	N/F	ÉSKS IS A SCENT FREE ZONE Please support the students and staff at École Stanley Knowles School who have allergies! When in our school, please: Use “fragrance-free” products DO NOT wear perfume, cologne or aftershave. DO NOT use hand or body creams that are scented.
		Stoneybrooke Middle School	N/F	Dueck says it is all about being respectful. He notes the school has signs posted that say it is a scent free school, and students are reminded throughout the year to refrain from using colognes and strong scented lotions. He says the staff tries to put extra focus on gym change rooms, because kids used to use a lot of perfumes and cover up deodorants
	Entrepreneurial	Klinic	N/F	Friendly reminder: Klinic is a scent-free building
		Sport Manitoba Fitness Centre	N/F	Our facility is a scent free facility. Please avoid wearing perfume, aerosol scented sprays or scents in the facility.
	Religious	Westworth United Church	Scent Free Policy	Westworth is a scent free church. There are members of our congregation who have severe sensitivities and allergies to various scented products. We therefore request that people refrain from wearing perfumes, colognes and other scented products anywhere in our building. Candles must be dripless and scent free. Avoid bringing lilies and other scented plants into the building. Contact the church office if you have any questions.
		Maranatha Evangelical Free Church	N/F	Please note that we are a scent free building. Please refrain from wearing or applying perfumes or colognes or any form of aerosol product (deodorant/body spray) while in the building.
		Temple Shalom Winnipeg	N/F	Temple Shalom is accessible for people with limited mobility and is a scent-free environment.
		Carscadden Funeral Chapel	N/F	The Family asks that the Church be “Scent Free” – no perfumes or fragrances, please.
	Communal	Nine Circles Community Health Centre	N/F	Masks are still required in all areas of the building and we maintain a scent-free facility.
		Fibromyalgia Support Group of Winnipeg, Inc.	N/F	Please respect our scent free policy.
		Addictions Foundation of Manitoba	N/F	We are a scent free facility so please do not use any scented products.
		Specialized Services for Children and Youth	N/F	Please note that SSCY Centre has been designated scent-free.
	Cultural	Manitoba Theatre for Young People (MYTP)	No Scent Policy	Manitoba Theatre for Young People is an intimate space where artists, audiences, children and parents come together for some of the finest live theatre in Canada. Since we all share such close quarters in the theatre, we are striving to create a fragrance-free environment. Thank you for your consideration.
		Assiniboine Chorus	N/F	Please note that we are a scent-free chorus.
	Transport	Winnipeg Transit	N/F	Winnipeg Transit Plus vehicles are scent free environments. We ask that all passengers not use scented products
New Brunswick	Municipal	Municipal buildings of the city of Edmundston	N/F	Excessive wearing of perfume is no longer tolerated in municipal buildings in Edmundston, New Brunswick, where city council adopted a “scent-free environment” policy on Tuesday evening.
	Primary School	Island View School	Scent Free Schools Policy	In keeping with the ASD-S Scent Free Schools Policy, all visitors and staff are not to wear any perfumes, deodorants, colognes or other similar products. This policy is attempting to ensure a healthier environment for our children.
	Collegial	Brunswick Learning Centres Inc.	Scent-Free Policy	In consideration of indoor air quality and the health of students, employees, volunteers and visitors, Brunswick Learning Centres has undertaken a scent free policy.
	Touristic	The Artisan’s Suites	N/F	Pets are not allowed due to our commitment to providing a scent free and allergy free environment.
	Communal	Mature People’s Network	N/F	We support a scent free environment.
	Sport	Canada Games Aquatic Centre	Scent-Free Building Policy	Our entire facility is a smoke-free / scent-free building. We kindly ask that facility entrances be kept clear and not used for smoking. “No scents is good sense.” Please refrain from using scented products in our facility.
Nova Scotia	Cultural	Symphony Nova Scotia	N/F	Symphony Nova Scotia endeavors to provide a scent-free environment. Since several of our patrons have severe scent allergies, we ask that you please leave the cologne, perfume, hairspray, and deodorant at home.
	University	Dalhousie University	Scent Free Program	Breathe Easy ’06 is a co-operative effort of Facilities Management, Student Services, Communications and Marketing and the Environmental Health and Safety Office to remind faculty, staff and students of the University’s long standing efforts to provide a scent-free and smoke-free environment. The “Breathe Easy” slogan was chosen by a group of students who participated in a focus group created by Communications and Marketing.
		Acadia University	Share the Air Policy	In consideration of the difficulties that exposure to scented products causes individuals with sensitivities and allergies, all students, faculty, staff, employees of any companies working on university property, visitors, and guests of Acadia University, or of members of the University community are asked to refrain from wearing scented personal care products such as perfumes / aftershave, lotions, hair spray and deodorant.
	Primary School	Park West School	Scent Free Policy	Park West School is a scent-aware environment. Parents and students: please do not wear perfumes, colognes, and heavily scented products to school.
	Secondary School	Horton High School	N/F	Due to the health concerns arising from exposure to scented products, Horton High School requires a scent-free environment for all employees and visitors.
		Bicentennial School	Scent and Nut Free Policy	Our school is also scent-aware. We have individuals in the building who are sensitive to scents contained in items such as personal care products and laundry products. Please choose scent-free products when you come to our school whenever possible.
	Entrepreneurial	ACAP Cape Breton	Environmentally Friendly Products	These products are designed to be as safe as possible for the environment. They are scent-free, hypoallergenic, and made here in Nova Scotia. In fact, Down East All Purpose Cleaner was the first cleaning product licensed under Environment Canada’s Environmental Choice Program in 1997!
	Communal	Opportunity Place	Scent Free Zone	No Scents Makes Sense! Perfume and scents can trigger asthma attacks, migraines, COPD, and MCS. For the comfort and safety of all staff and clients, we appreciate your cooperation in keeping Opportunity Place a scent and fragrance-free environment.
		Immigrant Services – Association of Nova Scotia	Scent-free policy	ISANS offices are wheelchair accessible, have barrier free washrooms, and a scent-free policy. If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact us at volunteer@isans.ca.
		Antigonish Women’s Centre & Sexual Assault Services	N/F	Scent free Office
	Event	Elderberries Social Group	N/F	A social follows each program, with a potluck provided by the members, featuring a mix of home-made or store-bought main dishes, snacks, or sweets. Coffee and tea are provided. Meetings are alcohol-free, scent-free, and pet-free. Assistance dogs are welcome.
Ontario	Communal	Children’s Aid Society of Toronto	N/F	All employees of the Society shall not wear perfumed aftershave lotions, perfumes or colognes while at work. These products are the subject of immediate prohibition because their main function is to add scent to one’s own self. Employees are expected to be cognizant of any other scented personal products* worn at work, and wherever possible to substitute those products with unscented alternatives.
	Transport	Toronto Transit Commission	Environmental Sensitivity Policy	The Environmental Sensitivity Policy defines the rules and guidelines for persons travelling on Wheel-Trans service who have an environmental sensitivity. This policy requests that all persons travelling on Wheel-Trans services refrain from using scented products in order to promote a scent-free environment while on-board Wheel-Trans services. The policy defines what an environmental sensitivity/disability is and what accommodations are required to ensure the health and safety of all persons travelling on board a vehicle.
	University	University of Toronto	Scent Free Environment	We share the air. Help make U of T a scent-free zone! Please avoid the use of perfume, cologne, hairspray and other scented products when you visit the Health & Wellness clinics.
		University Of Windsor	Scent-Free Guidelines	The University of Windsor represents all of its community including students, faculty and staff in its support of the efforts to create a scent-free University. In consideration of the difficulties that exposure to these products cause sensitive individuals, the University encourages faculty, staff, students and visitors to avoid the use of scented personal care products.
		York University	N/F	York University is a smoke-free, vape-free and scent-free campus.
		Schulich medicine and dentistry	Cannot access, need login ID	Scents have been known to cause irritation of the eyes, throat and nose for some individuals with allergies, asthma and other respiratory conditions. They can also cause health effects such as dizziness, headaches, skin irritation, fatigue and other symptoms for some people. Individuals situated within hospitals will be well aware of scent-free policies. We encourage everyone to promote a scent-free environment across the School.
		Confederation College	Fragrance Free Operating Practise	3.1 Individual members of the College community will avoid the use of the following products: perfume, cologne, after shave; personal care products containing fragrance, such as soaps, hand lotions, deodorants, hair products, body powders, sprays and lotions, makeup, shaving cream, sunscreen; and laundry products containing fragrance, such as fabric softeners and laundry detergents. 3.2 Individual members of the College community will refrain from introducing the following products into College facilities: air fresheners, room deodorizers, potpourri; candles containing fragrances; and personal care products containing fragrances.
		Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College & the Okanagan Charter	Scent Free	CMCC has policies that promote the Okanagan Charter, e.g., our Scent Free Campus and Smoke Free Campus policies.
	Primary Schools	Garth Webb S.S. School	Scent Free Environment	Our school is a Scent Free Environment. Please help us to accommodate the members of our school community who are sensitive and/or allergic to fragrances and other scented products by keeping the air fragrance free. Please do not wear fragrances or scented products. Thank you.
		Peel Elementary Teachers’ Local	Be Scent Aware Guidelines	The PDSB is a “scent-free” workplace, and we are reminded to avoid using scented products that may have a negative health impact on others. They are not just limited to colognes and perfumes, but can include lotions, creams, soaps, laundry detergents, deodorants, among other things.
	Secondary Schools	Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School	N/F	SWC is Scent Free!
		Victory Public School	Scent Free Zone	Some people in our school are extremely sensitive to scented products such as scented hand-sanitizers, scented sunscreen, perfume, aftershave, deodorant, soap, air fresheners, fabric softeners, laundry detergents, essential oils, fresh cut flowers, etc. The presence of these products can adversely affect a person’s health, including life threatening reactions. Please do not wear or use these products in school. Thank you for helping ensure that Victory PS is a healthy and safe learning and working environment for all. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Anderson.
	School Boards	Roch Carrier School District	Scent-Free Facility	Please be aware that effective immediately, Roch Carrier Elementary School is a fragrance/scent-safe work and learning environment. This will apply to all staff, students, parents, visitors, and volunteers who work or visit the school.
		Superior Greenstone School Board	Fragrance – Scent Safe Workplace Guideline	In the interest of creating and maintaining a safe and healthy working environment for employees, this procedure has been developed to assist principals/managers with implementing a fragrance/scent-safe workplace when made aware that an employee is experiencing an adverse reaction to fragrances/scents in their work environment.
		Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board	Guidelines for a Scent-Safe Workplace	The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB), as an employer, has a duty to accommodate employees who may be adversely affected or suffer a severe medical reaction when exposed to a fragrance or scented product. Further, it is recognized by SMCDSB that in order to provide consistent Fragrance/Scent-Safe conditions at all facilities and amongst all workplace stakeholders, that this program be applied at all locations even in the absence of an identified accommodation. In all cases the minimum awareness considerations will be applied.
		Thames Valley District School Board	Scent Free Policy	The Thames Valley District School Board is committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for all individuals by promoting a fragrance free environment. Students are asked to refrain from wearing scented products to school in consideration for those students and staff that have sensitivity or allergies to scented products.
	Municipal	Niagara-on-the-Lake Town	Scent Free Policy No. P-CS-17-003	The Town is a scent-free environment and prohibits the use of synthetic fragrance at any time, as it may cause adverse physical effects that threaten the ongoing health and safety of our employees, residents, and visitors.
		City of Hamilton	Scented Products in the Workplace	This guideline is intended to raise awareness about the effects of scented products on some individuals, as well as to provide information to individuals as to what to do if they are affected by the use of these products at the workplace.
	Religious	Shaughnessy Heights United Church	Fragrance Policy	Shaughnessy Heights United Church is committed to eliminating health concerns arising from exposure to scent and scented products by maintaining a scent-safe environment for everyone on SHUC premises. All congregants, employees, renters and visitors will refrain from using or wearing scented products at SHUC facilities.
	Touristic	Black River Cottages	Fragrance free policy	Fragrance free policy: Many people are extremely sensitive to perfumes, colognes and lingering food smells. Please do not spray perfumes, colognes or after shave in the cottage. Please do not cook strong flavored food inside the cottage. Any lingering odors will result in the $300 damage/cleaning deposit not being refunded. Please help us to accommodate our guests who are sensitive to fragrances and odors.
Saskatchewan	Primary School	Regina Public Schools	N/F	Regina Public Schools is a Scent-Free Workplace
		John Dolan School	N/F	John Dolan School is a scent-free and nut-free environment.
	Associative	Saskatchewan Government and General Employees’ Union (SGEU)	N/F	SGEU IS A SCENT FREE WORKPLACE.
	Secondary School	Clover Bar Junior High	Scent Aware School	Clover Bar Junior High has both students and staff with severe allergies to peanut-based products, and scented products. These products can have life-threatening reactions. Please send snacks and foods that are peanut free. Scented products are not to be brought to the school, and all staff and students should consciously limit their personal use of scented body products and hair care products on school days.
	Religious	St. Vincent de Paul Parish	N/F	With your help we strive to be a scent free church! Many of our parishioners suffer from adverse affects to scents from perfumes, lotions, after shave products, essential oils, etc. We appreciate you refraining from the use of scented products when attending St. Vincent de Paul. Thank you !
	Event	CUPE Education	Scent-Free Policy	In response to the health concerns of our members and staff, CUPE has implemented a Scent-Free Policy at all of our workshops.
	Cultural	paNOW	N/F	PLEASE BE ADVISED WE ARE A SCENT FREE FACILITY – please refrain from wearing perfume or any scented products
	Communal	211 Saskatchewan	N/F	Scent-free office.
		The Depot Trading Post		Depot is a scent-free institution. Please do not bring perfume or cologne as these products can cause health issues for people sensitive to scents and may impact their ability to complete the training program. Whenever possible, buy unscented hair care and other personal care products.
	Transport	Universal Collision Centre in Regina	N/F	Finally, we have modern, scent-free customer lounge.
Newfoundland	Cultural	Arts and Culture Centre St John’s	Scent free policy	ACC IS SCENT FREE Please remember to avoid wearing scented products when attending an event or performance at the ACC. We ask people to respect our scent free policy in an effort to provide our patrons and visitors with a healthy and safe environment.
		Holy Heart Theatre	N/F	We are a scent-free building, please refrain from wearing scents to our theatre.
		Bridge on the edge, Inc.	N/F	Please remember that Bridge on the Edge is a scent-free bridge club. We have several members who are severely allergic to scent.
	University	Memorial University – Faculty of Medicine	Scent-Free Program	The Faculty of Medicine’s Scent-Free Program is a co-operative effort by Facilities Management and Occupational Health and Safety to remind faculty, staff, students, and visitors that all facilities within the Faculty of Medicine are scent-free.
	Scholar	Bishop Feild Elementary	N/F	For the safety of students and staff with severe allergies, asthma and sensitivities, please be advised that Bishop Feild Elementary is a scent aware school. We ask students, parents and visitors to please refrain from wearing scented personal products, heavy detergents and no perfume or cologne (during your interview time and) any time you visit us.
		Phoenix Academy	Scent-free policy	We also have some students/staff who have sensitivities to certain scents which cause them to have allergic reactions and symptoms. As was the case in past years, the ‘scent-free’ policy for our school will remain in place. We ask parents to please ensure that scented items such as deodorants, perfumes, colognes, hairsprays, etc… not be brought to school for use unless they are “scent-free”.
	Touristic	Islands Villa Lewisporte Newfoundland	N/F	Each of our suites is “smoke-free”, “pet-free”, and “scent-free”.
		Meems’ Elliston B & B	N/F	We are scent-free, and can help facilitate any/all requests.
	Municipal	Newfoundland and Labrador Public Sector Pensioners’	Newfoundland and Labrador Public Sector Pensioners’ Association	In recognition of the potential health and comfort risks associated with scented products, the NLPSPA has instituted a Scent-Free Policy.
		St. John’s City Hall	N/F	The area is a scent free environment […].
	Associative	Association (NLPSPA)	Scent-Free Policy	The Newfoundland and Labrador Public Sector Pensioners’ Association (NLPSPA) is committed to ensuring a healthy, safe, and comfortable employment, membership and visitor location for its staff, Board Directors and volunteers, its members, and its business partners and suppliers. In recognition of the potential health and comfort risks associated with scented products, the NLPSPA has instituted a Scent-Free Policy.
	Event	SeniorsNL	N/F	Please respect that all events are scent free safe and sober environments.
		NL Games	N/F	The NL Games are scent free. Please do not bring or wear any scented products or perfumes.
	Religious	Topsail United Church	N/F	Proud to be A Scent-Free Environment

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Province/Territory	Setting	Organization	Policy Name	Relevant Excerpt
Alberta	University	University of Calgary	N/F	There is a growing understanding that the health of some people is adversely affected by exposure to scented products. There are members of our community who may not be able to use facilities such as study spaces, libraries, theatres, classrooms, and work spaces due to the presence of scented personal care products. See ucalgary.ca/risk/environment-health-safety/programs-standards/programs/indoor-air-quality for information about the health effects related to scented personal care products and alternatives that you can choose.
	Primary School	Fireside School	F/F	When you come to Fireside School, please refrain from wearing perfume, cologne, or scented products. Please do not bring perfumes or scented products into our school. Thank you for your attention to and respect of this health concern and for helping us to keep everyone safe from reactions this school year.
British Columbia	University	UBC	Scent Free Program	UBC Okanagan has implemented a voluntary Scent Free Program on campus. Look for the No Scents is Good Sense poster throughout campus promoting a healthier scent-free environment.
		Camosun College	N/F	The College strives to minimize the negative effect to individuals from exposure to perfumes, scents and other odours within our facilities. That is why Camosun has implemented the Scent Awareness Program on campus. We ask for your voluntary cooperation in promoting a scent free environment.
		Vancouver Community College	Scent Awareness	With this in mind, Vancouver Community Library encourages all employees, students, and visitors to voluntarily reduce or eliminate the use of scented products at both VCC library locations. The library is requesting that individuals voluntarily refrain from using scented products, as opposed to banning individuals from using scented products.
		Langara College	N/F	Scent and Odour-Free Environment Guideline: FAQs
		University of Victoria	N/F	The University of Victoria is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for employees, students, and visitors. The university encourages all members of the campus community to avoid the use of scented products in work areas, classrooms and public spaces, as such products have the potential to impact the health of some individuals.
	Scholar	Surrey Teachers’ Association	N/F	Considering going Scent Free
New Brunswick	Scholar	Anglophone South School District	ASD-S-235	Anglophone South School District values the health of its students ans staff and is committed to providing an allergy reduced learning/working environment. While recognizing that complete elimination is virtually impossible, the expectation is to minimize the risk of exposure by providing information, heightening awareness and adopting avoidance procedures where possible.
	University	New Brunswick Community College	Scent Reduction Initiative	This initiative encourages all staff, students, and visitors to refrain from wearing or using fragrances or scented products in NBCC facilities and in College owned vehicles.
		University of New Brunswick Saint John	Scent Reduction Initiative	“We will provide a positive working and learning environment, one in which all members of our community are respectful and respected as individuals” (UNB Strategic Plan 2012, p. 19) In keeping with this goal, and the rights of all members of the university community to a safe environment, this reduced scent initiative is needed to educate our community and enable safe participation in the working and learning environment.
	Communal	WorkSafeNB Workshops	N/F	WorkSafeNB promotes a scent-free environment at its workshops. We can’t guarantee, however, there will be no scents that could trigger allergies.
Nouvelle-Écosse	Municipal	Halifax Regional Municipality	Scent Reduction Workplace Initiative	Employees are expected to be respectful of fellow employees who may experience allergies or sensitivities to fragrances found in perfumes, hair sprays, deodorants, creams and other personal grooming products. All employees are encouraged to: 1. Choose personal care products that are low-scent or scent-neutral when in the workplace. 2. Use low-scent or non-scented cleaning products at HRM locations.
	University	NSCAD University	Scent Reduced Workplace Policy no.5.9	Medical evidence shows that scented products may be harmful to those with allergies, environmental sensitivities or chronic heart or lung disease. In support of NSCAD’s commitment to the provision of a healthy and safe environment for faculty, students, employees, and visitors, NSCAD will implement and maintain a scent reduction policy. As well, wherever possible, NSCAD will purchase or use reduced or non-scented products. Staff is expected to communicate this commitment to the attention of the individuals who are using scented products. This should be done in a cordial and respectful manner.
	Communal	Feed Nova Scotia	N/F	IS FEED NOVA SCOTIA SCENT FREE? Yes…and no. We ask staff and volunteers not to wear any perfumes, colognes or other scented products. But because of some of the products we receive (detergents, soaps, etc.), there is a chance there will be scents in the air, specifically in our warehouses.
Manitoba	University	University of Winnipeg	Scent Free Guideline	With this guideline we are increasing the awareness of the University of Winnipeg community regarding the need to eliminate the use of scented products wherever possible as well as providing best practices for the management of scent related complaints and concerns, because of the potential impact of fragrance chemicals on the health and well being, productivity and lifestyle of those affected. The University of Winnipeg is committed to a safe and healthy environment for faculty, staff, students and the larger community.
		University of Manitoba – Rady School of Health Sciences	N/F	Scented products should be avoided, recognizing that some individuals have allergies and/or are sensitive to certain chemicals in scented products. Fragrances and other scented hygiene products shall not be used/worn in designated scent free zones. In areas that are not designated scent free zones, fragrances and scented hygiene products shall be used/worn in moderation and shall abide by any directions received in regard to the limitation or use of products with scents and/or fragrances to accommodate those with scent and/or fragrance allergies.
		Red River College Polytechnic (RRC Polytech)	N/F	So, when a scent cannot be unanimously agreed upon (and good luck to you with that!) it must simply be removed. There are ways to reap the benefits of scent through taste (flavoured water) and sight (artwork, plant life) and that will just have to suffice until you’re in the privacy of your own car or home.
	Event	RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg	N/F	The RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg is a fully accessible facility. MITT encourages graduating students and their guests to consider the comfort of others and to wear scent-free products at this event.
		Emergency Medicine Prairie Annual Conference	N/F	To ensure the comfort of everyone attending this event, we ask that all participants refrain from wearing scented products.
	Cultural	Chess Manitoba	N/F	CMU is striving to be a scent-free environment. In recognition of individuals who struggle with asthma, allergies and environmental/chemical sensitivities, please refrain from wearing fragrances and scented products on campus.
		Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet	N/F	Share the air, go scent free. We ask that you please be considerate of those in the audience who may have allergies and/or multiple chemical sensitivities and refrain from wearing perfume, cologne or other scented products.
		Centennial Concert Hall	N/F	Share the air – Consider going scent free when attending performances, our guests with allergies will appreciate it.
Ontario	University	Western University	Scent Awareness Guideline	This guideline is offered as a method of raising the awareness of all persons entering Western buildings regarding the need to eliminate the use of scented products wherever possible as well as providing best practices for the management of scent-related complaints and concerns.
		University of Guelph	N/F	Please remember that we all share the air. To ensure the health and wellbeing of all those who study, work and visit here, please help us to maintain a scent awareness workplace. Switching to scent-free products may cause some minor inconveniences for some but will provide a healthier workplace for all. Please post the “Share the Air” poster in your work area and encourage all members of the campus community to eliminate the use of scented products whenever possible
		Saint Mary’s University	Scent Awareness	Scented products can trigger serious health reactions in people with asthma, bronchitis, migraines, allergies or chemical sensitivities. Please help us maintain a healthy environment for everyone by not wearing scented products.
		Trent University	N/F	In order to protect those individuals with fragrance sensitivities and to possibly prevent others from developing such sensitivities, the University is asking for voluntary cooperation towards a scent-reduced environment. Faculty, staff, students and visitors are strongly encouraged to avoid or reduce the use of fragranced products, and to replace them with unscented alternatives. This is a request to voluntarily refrain from chemical-based scented products, and not a ban on scented products.
		University of Waterloo	N/F	When scented products are worn inside, the potential impact on human health is magnified. Most people use soap, shampoo, deodorant, laundry products, hair spray, lotions, cosmetics and fragrances on a daily basis. Please be considerate of the others you share spaces with and avoid using scented products.
	School Board	Toronto District School Board	Scent Aware	The TDSB community is encouraged to reduce the use of fragrances and scented products.
Saskatchewan	University	University of Saskatchewan	Scent Awareness Guidelines	The University of Saskatchewan is committed to creating an environment that promotes and supports the health and well-being for all who study, live, visit or work at all of our campuses. We recognize that scented products may negatively impact some individuals’ health so we have put together guidelines around scented products in the workplace. The intent of this document is to: ▪ offer stakeholders a general understanding and a consistent approach when addressing scent concerns in the workplace and steps to take to resolve this health concern, ▪ increase awareness and encourage cooperation from the community in eliminating scents in the workplace that can be harmful to others, and ▪ accommodate those with medical conditions related to scents.
	Associative	Saskatchewan Association for Safe Workplaces in Health	N/F	To control and/or minimize the adverse reactions to individuals with sensitivities, employers develop a scent free policy. The use of scented personal products by staff, physicians, clients, residents, visitors, contractors and volunteers may be prohibited.

Uncertain

Province/Territory	Setting	Organization name	Policy name	Related Excerpt
Ontario	Communal	Alliance for Healthier Communities	AOHC Scent Free Policy	As a general guideline AOHC asks that any scent should not be detectable at more than an arm’s length from the individual.
	University	Carleton University	Scent Free Zone	–

Hospitals

Hospitals where fragrance is prohibited

Province/Territory	Organizational Level	Organization name	Policy Name	Related Excerpt
Alberta	Institutional	Alberta Health Services	N/F	We are scent free. Help us keep the air we share healthy and fragrance free. Avoid wearing or bringing scents into our sites, including perfumes, scented fabric softener, hairsprays, lotions, candles or fresh-cut flowers.
British Columbia	Institutional	St. Paul’s Hospital	No Scent Policy	The hospital is scent-free. Please do not bring or use scented items during your stay in the hospital.
		Mount Saint Joseph Hospital	No Scent Policy	Our hospital is SCENT-FREE. Please do not wear perfume or cologne.
		University Hospital of Northern British Columbia Patient Guide	Fragrance Free Environment	UHNBC is fragrance free; please do not wear perfume, cologne, aftershave or scented personal care products while you are a patient or visitor at UHNBC. This can cause a severe allergic reaction for some staff members and patients.
		BC Children’s Hospital – Sunny Hill	N/F	Sunny Hill is also pleased to offer a scent-free environment. Please do not wear perfume, cologne or aftershave when you visit us.
		BC Cancer	N/F	BC Cancer is a Scent-Free environment. In consideration of other patients and staff who have scent related allergies
		Fraser Health	Scent-Free Policy	To ensure the health and well-being of persons in the workplace with chemical sensitivities, all employees, physicians, students, contractors, volunteers, clients and visitors are to refrain from using, wearing and bringing scented products In Fraser Health facilities.
		Vancouver Coastal Health	Scented Products Policy	To accommodate individuals who are allergic to strong scents, all staff must avoid the use of scented products as outlined in the Scented Products policy. (I couldn’t access the said policy)
Prince Edward Island	Institutional	Health PEI (Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Prince County Hospital, Kings County Memorial Hospital, Hillsborough Hospital, Souris Hospital, Community Hospital O’Leary, Western Hospital)	N/F	Yes, Health PEI facilities are scent-free. Refrain from wearing scented products and do not provide highly scented flowers to patients or staff.
Manitoba	Multiorganizational	Winnipeg Regional Health Authority	Dress Code Policy 20.70.010 p.3	Individual facilities may choose to designate their facility as “scent free zones”. Fragrances and other scented hygiene products shall not be used/worn by staff in designated scent free zones.
		Southern Health	N/F	Southern Health-Santé Sud health centres are smoke-free and scent-free environments. Talk to your health care provider for smoking cessation services available to help you cope before and/or during your stay.
		Integrated Chronic Care Service	No Scent is Good Sense	Please only use scent-free products before coming to ICCS for your in-person appointments.
	Institutional	River West Medical Centre	N/F	WE HAVE A SCENT-FREE FACILITY. PLEASE REFRAIN FROM WEARING ANY TYPES OF PERFUMES, SCENTS AND COLOGNES.
Nova Scotia	Multiorganizational	Nova Scotia Health Authority	Scent Awareness AD-OHS-035	Team Members: 2.1. Must notify Occupational Health, Safety & Wellness (OHSW) and their Immediate Supervisor/Manager of any known allergic reactions or medical conditions related to scents and/or chemical odours requiring accommodation. 2.2. Are expected to use unscented personal hygiene products such as, but not limited to, shampoo, deodorant/antiperspirant, soap, hairspray, and laundry detergent/dryer sheets. 2.3. Must not wear perfume, cologne, after shave, use essential oils, including scented natural products in the definition of Scents.
Northwest Territories	Institutional	Stanton Territorial Hospital	N/F	As well, Stanton is a scent-free environment.
New Brunswick	Multiorganizational	Horizon Health Network	Scent-Free Environment HHN-1032 (01/20)	Horizon facilities offer a scent-free environment. Scented products (i.e. hair products, deodorant, perfume/colognes/aftershave, lotions, cosmetics, fabric softeners, essential oils, etc.) may cause unintended patients, clients, family and staff. Please refrain from wearing scented products.
Ontario	Institutional	Chapleau Health Services	Fragrance Free Product Policy	SSCHS is a fragrance-free environment. Scented products contain certain chemicals that can cause serious problems for people with asthma, allergies, migraines, and environmental illnesses. (home page)
		Shelbourne Health	Scent Free Policy	Sherbourne is committed to providing a scent-free environment. We ask all visitors to refrain from wearing and or using such products while on site.
		Health and Social Services Haldimand and Norfolk	N/F	ALL COUNTY BUILDINGS ARE SCENT FREE. All persons visiting our buildings must not use scented body products. Many people have allergies or sensitivities, and may experience severe symptoms and health problems. Thank you for your co-operation.
		L’Hôpital d’Ottawa	N/F	The Ottawa Hospital is a scent free facility.
		Women’s college hospital	Fragrance free policy	Please wear fragrance-free products and avoid using perfumes and colognes when visiting the hospital as some of our patients, visitors and staff feel sick when exposed to fragrances.
		Windsor-Essex County Health Unit	Fragrance Free Workplace	The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is a fragrance free workplace.
		UHN (Toronto General, Toronto Western, Princess Margaret, Toronto Rehab, Michener Institute)	Scent-Free policy	Scented products can affect our staff, patients and visitors who are sensitive or have allergies. All individuals are asked to refrain from wearing or using scented personal products while in any UHN buildings. Scented personal products may include shampoos and conditioners, hairsprays, deodorants, colognes and aftershaves, and fragrances and perfumes.
		Albany Medical Patient Caring	N/F	Several members of our Clinic are severely allergic to scents. We ask you to please not wear perfume, cologne, or other strongly scented products before coming to the Clinic.
		Morton Community HealthCare Centre	Scent Free Policy	Scent Free Policy The MCHC is a scent free facility. For the comfort and health of our patients, staff and physicians, we request that you refrain from smoking and using scented products prior to visiting the Centre.
		St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton	St-Joe’s Scent-Free Environment Policy (007-OHS)	We are committed to providing a scent-free environment. We request that all staff, physicians, learners, volunteers, patients and visitors respect the health of others and use unscented/fragrance-free personal care products.
		Mount Sinai Hospital	N/F	We are a scent-free hospital. Please refrain from wearing scented products when you visit.
		McClausland Hospital	Scent-Free Policy	To minimize the potential adverse allergic and/or medical reactions associated with exposure to scented products, the McCausland Hospital is now a SCENT-FREE facility.
		Le Centre des sciences de la santé de Kingston (Hopital Hotel Dieu, Hopital Général de Kingston)	Environnement sans parfum	Dans le but d’assurer la sécurité et le confort des personnes souffrant d’allergies et de sensibilités, veuillez noter que tous les sites du CSSK sont des environnements sans parfum.
		Orilla Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital	N/F	Scented personal products like perfume, cologne, aftershave, hairspray, deodorant or lotion can cause serious problems for patients, staff and visitors, especially those with asthma, allergies, migraines, and environmental illness. To keep a healthy environment, we ask that you wear only unscented personal products when you are at the hospital.
		Middlesex Hospital Alliance	Safe Environment Policy	The Middlesex Hospital Alliance’s Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital and Four Counties Health Services both observe a Safe Environment Policy. This policy prohibits latex balloons and asks that patients and their visitors refrain from wearing and using fragrance and scented products at the hospital.
		Erin Shores HealthCare	Scent Free Policy	Considering others who may suffer from chemical sensitivities and/or allergies, we request that you refrain from wearing scents such as perfumes, colognes, hairspray or aftershave when at Erie Shores HealthCare.
		Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario	N/F	CHEO aims to provide a peanut-safe and scent-free environment. Please do not bring any products that contain peanuts or wear any perfume when visiting someone at the hospital.
		Campbellford Memorial Hospital	Scent Sensitivity Policy	Employees, patients and visitors shall not wear cologne, perfume, aftershave lotions, scented lotions or body washes in the Hospital.
		London Health Sciences Centre	Fragrance-free policy	Please note that LHSC is fragrance-free. To prevent allergic reactions and respiratory distress for other patients, visitors and staff, please do not use or bring any scented products to your appointment, and ask your friends or family members to do the same.
		Muskoka Health Care	Scent-Free Policy	Toiletries – soap, toothpaste and toothbrush, shampoo, denture care supplies, shaving supplies, deodorant. (Please note that all of our sites are ‘fragrance-free’ so ensure your toiletries are free of scent.)
		Georgian Bay General Hospital	Scent-Free Policy	To protect patients and staff with allergies and asthma, GBGH promotes a “Scent Free” environment. Please do not wear scented products, essential oils, or perfumes, and encourage your visitors to respect this policy.
		Northumberland Hills Hospital	Fragrance-Free Environment	As such, all employees, professional staff, volunteers, contractors, students, visitors and patients are expected to not wear perfume, cologne, lotion, aftershave and other fragrances when visiting the hospital or our community-based mental health clinic. The use of unscented personal care products is greatly appreciated. Thank you for being sensitive to others.
		Health Sciences North Horizon Santé-Nord	N/F	To protect the health and well-being of our patients, visitors and staff, Health Sciences North kindly requests that you do not wear or use any scented products while on hospital property.
		Hôpital Glengarry Memorial Hospital	N/F	Many elements in the environment can trigger or influence health and disease. In consideration of others who may suffer from chemical sensitivities and/or allergies, we request that you refrain from wearing scents such as perfumes, colognes, hairspray or aftershave when at Hôpital Glengarry Memorial Hospital.
		Dryden Regional Health Center	N/F	Please refrain from using perfumes or heavily scented creams or lotions. Scented products often adversely affect those with allergies, asthma, migraines and chemical sensitivities. […] DRHC strives to ensure the comfort and safety of staff, patients and visitors by requiring a fragrance-free environment.
		Santé Manitouwadge Health	N/F	Exposure to scents and fragrances in the environment can cause discomfort as well as directly impacting the health of sensitive individuals. For the comfort and health of all, scented and fragrant products are not to be worn or brought into the facility.
		Hamilton Health Sciences	N/F	For the safety and comfort of those with allergies and sensitivities, please respect that the hospital is scent-sensitive environment and do not wear any scented products or bring flowers with scents into the hospital.
		Halton Healthcare	N/F	Perfume, after-shave cologne or other scented personal care products are not permitted in the hospital as some people can be severely allergic to them. Please do not bring highly fragrant flowers, such as hyacinths or lilies, into the hospital as they can trigger allergic reactions.
		Quinte Healthcare Corporation	Policy No :2.3.2 Accessibility – Multiple Chemical Sensitivities	Patients experiencing or presenting to Quinte Healthcare Corporation (QHC) with multiple chemical sensitivities will have all available interventions and alternatives implemented in his/her plan of care to accommodate his/her disability.
		Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital	N/F	When visiting the hospital, we ask that you refrain from wearing scented products such as perfume, cologne, aftershave, lotions, body sprays, deodorant, hair products, laundry detergent and softeners.
		Lakeridge Health	General policy	All of our hospital sites are latex and scent-free. Latex and scents can cause allergic reactions for many people.
		Cornwall Community Hospital	N/F	CCH is a scent safe environment for all individuals who may be sensitive to scented products.
		Queensway Carleton Hospital	N/F	Please ensure that visitors are aware of the Queensway Carleton Hospital scent-free policy. Please do not bring scented flowers or wear scented products to the hospital.
		Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare	N/F	HDGH is a scent-safe organization. Scented products can cause allergic reactions and respiratory distress for other patients, visitors and staff.
		Kemptville District Hospital	N/F	KDH is a scent-free facility. In consideration of others who may suffer from allergies or chemical sensitivities, we ask that you don’t bring or send live flowers, or wear perfume or other scented products while at KDH.
		Alexandra Hospital Ingersoll	Scent Free Policy	When visiting the hospital, we ask that you refrain from wearing scented products such as perfume, cologne, aftershave, lotions, body sprays, deodorant, hair products, laundry detergent and softeners.
		Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Center	N/F	For the comfort and health of all, scented and fragrant products are not to be worn in the Health Sciences Centre. Also, strongly scented flowers (ie: Lilies) may not be accepted on particular units.
		St. Mary’s General Hospital	Scent Free Policy	St. Mary’s has a Scent Free Poilicy that applies to all patients, visitors, staff, physicians, volunteers, students and contractors. For the safety and comfort of those with allergies, scent sensitivities and breathing issues, please do not use scented products such as colognes, aftershaves, lotions, perfumes and scented personal care products.
		Geraldton District Hospital	Environment Friendly Limited Fragrance Workplace	All Hospital employees and affiliates, both in patient and non-patient care areas will not wear scented personal products. The Geraldton District Hospital will endeavour to purchase and utilize fragrance-free patient care products.
		Grey Bruce Health Services	Scent Safe Workplace ADMIN-795	Adverse allergic or medical reactions to fragrances are common. In consideration of others and these potential reactions, please refrain from using scented products.
		North of Superior Healthcare Group	Scent-Free Policy	To minimize the potential adverse allergic and/or medical reactions associated with exposure to scented products, the McCausland Hospital is now a SCENT-FREE facility.
	Municipal	Niagara Health (Niagara-on-the-Lake	Scent Free Policy	Fragrances can make people sick. Staff, patients and visitors are requested to avoid wearing perfume, aftershave and other scented products when they come to Niagara Health. No strongly scented flowers, please.
Quebec	Institutional	Hôpital Laval	Policy No: HRD 504 – Dress and Personal Appearance Policy	The use of perfume is to be avoided for all those working with users. (p.5)
		Hull Hospital in Gatineau	Scent-free policy	At the time of the publishing of this document (February 14, 2019), the only hospital in Quebec which has a scent-free policy is only the Emergency department of the ‘Hull Hospital in Gatineau’. If you have Environmental Sensitivities (ES), visiting a hospital in Quebec will put you at a risk of a sensitivity reaction. The safer alternative for ES sufferers living in Quebec would be to visit hospitals in neighboring provinces such as Ontario, New Brunswick or Newfoundland and Labrador, where hospitals with scent-free policies exist.
Saskatchewan	Institutional	Saskatchewan Cancer Agency	Scent Free Workplace	All areas of the Agency are designated as “scent free”.
		Saskatchewan Genealogical Society (SGS)	N/F	* * * NOTE: The SGS Office and Library is a SCENT FREE work environment.* * * Due to the size of our facility, the records maintained, and staff sensitivities we ask that you visit us SCENT FREE. Persons attending the library or office wearing fragrance may be asked to leave the premise.
Newfoundland	Multiorganizational	Eastern Health	Scent Safety HR-OH(o) – 270	Scented products are to be avoided in Eastern Health workplaces. Individuals are asked to take reasonable precautions to minimize the impact of scented products in the workplace. This includes not wearing or bringing scented products into the workplace, and refraining from activities and/or situations that emit or agitate scents (i.e.; adding heat). Wherever reasonably achievable, it also includes notifying patients, clients, residents, and visitors and agents such as contractors of this policy before they enter the premises.
		Western Health	OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY – SCENT FREE ENVIRONMENT	The use of scented personal products by staff, patients, clients, residents, visitors, contractors and volunteers is prohibited. Western Health supervisors, employees, and medical staff must inform non-compliant individuals of our Scent Free Environment Policy in a respectful and nonconfrontational manner. Employees and volunteers with known allergic reactions or medical condition related to scented products are asked to notify their supervisor.
	Institutional	Labrador-Grenfell Health	Scent-Free environment policy	Labrador-Grenfell Health has a Scent-Free environment policy. Many people experience unpleasant, and sometimes very serious, physical reactions to scented products, such as perfumes and colognes. To protect our clients and staff who have allergies to such products, we ask that you please respect our policy and refrain from wearing scents in our facilities.
Yukon	Provincial	Yukon hospitals	N/F	[…] all Yukon hospitals have a policy to keep the buildings scent-free. This means we ask all patients, visitors, volunteers and staff not to use any scented products when they are in or coming to a hospital.

Hospitals where the use of fragrance is not recommended

Province/Territory	Organizational level	Organisme	Policy name	Related Excerpt
Manitoba	Institutional	Riverview Health Care	N/F	Out of consideration for those who are allergic or sensitive to certain products, fragrances and other highly scented products are discouraged. We ask that visitors refrain from using highly scented products when they come to visit.
New Brunswick	Institutional	Restigouche Health Centre (CHR)	Scent-free policy	Strongly scented personal products are not recommended.
Nova Scotia	Institutional	IWK Health Centre	Scent Reduction Policy	The IWK Health Centre will proactively work toward a scent reduced environment and make every effort to purchase and use products which are scent free. The IWK Health Centre is committed to the provision of a healthy, safe, and scent reduced environment for patients, families, staff, volunteers, students, and visitors.
Ontario	Institutional	Grand River Hospital	N/F	Scent and fragrances can cause discomfort and even allergic reactions for patients, families and care providers. Whenever you come to GRH for care or to visit, please don’t wear or bring in scented products (e.g. colognes, aftershaves, perfumes, hand creams, body lotions, deodorants, hair products, cleaning materials, strong-scented flowers etc).
		Southlake Regional Health Centre	N/F	Colognes, perfumes, body sprays, scented personal care items. Southlake is a scent-reduced environment. Please refrain from wearing/using scented products (e.g. colognes, perfumes).
		North Bay Regional Health Centre	N/F	Please refrain from using scented products while visiting the hospital.
Quebec	Institutional	CHU Sainte-Justine	7.7 – Le parfum	The scent should be discreet and not harm the well-being of patients and colleagues. (p.6-7)
		L’HÔPITAL MARIE-CLARAC	Marie-Clarac Hospital clothing policy	Perfumes and lotions must be sober and discreet so as not to bother users or work colleagues and cause them inconvenience […]. (p.3)
		L’HÔPITAL MONT-SINAÏ DE MONTRÉAL	N/F	We ask family members, visitors, and staff to avoid strong-smelling perfumes, colognes, and deodorants. (p.13)

Uncertain how to categorize

Province/Territory	Organizational Level	Organization name	Policy Name	Related Excerpt
Manitoba	Institutional	Interlake-Eastern Reguonal Health Authority	N/F	Their website says to leave perfumes//scented toiletries at home, but there is no policy on the matter.
Ontario	Institutional	Mackenzie Health	Scent-free Policy	On their website, it says that they are a scent-free property, but their scent-free policy only seems to concern tobacco products.
		Hanover and District Hospital	Smoke-free	On their website, it says that they are a Smoke-Free and Tobacco-Free Property, but there is no mention of a scent-free or fragrance-free policy.
Saskatchewan	Institutional	Saskatchewan Health Authority	N/F	Exposure to the ingredients or chemicals in scented products can harm others. Everyone can help our environment to be safe and healthy by being scent-free when coming into an SHA facility. The SHA will strive to provide scent-free products for patients and residents, however, there may be some items that currently do not have a scent-free option.

Not found, but present in ASEQ document

Province/Territory	Niveau organisationnel	Organization name
British Columbia	Institutional	Holy Family Hospital
Ontario	Institutional	University of Ottawa Heart Institute
		Brant Community Healthcare System
		Mattawa Hospital

Other healthcare services

Places where fragrance is prohibited

Province/Territory	Setting	Organization name	Policy Name	Related Excerpt
Across Canada	Osteopathy	Osteopathy Chronic Pain Clinics of Canada	N/F	You can expect a scent free, warm & relaxing environment during your treatment.
Alberta	Veterinary	Heartland Veterinary Clinic	N/F	We kindly ask that you refrain from wearing scented products such as: perfume, cologne, body spray, etc. when you bring your pets in for an appointment as some of our staff and clients are allergic to fragrances.
	Chiro	Dr. Jeff Hedrich	N/F	Our office is scent free so please do not wear perfumes or scented products.
	Naturopathy	True Nature Health Clinic	Clinic Scent Free Policy	Because we take all of our patients’ health seriously, if you wear fragrances to the office, you will not be able to stay for your appointment. You can choose to have a consultation over the phone (i.e.: in your car) or reschedule the appointment (this will be treated as a late cancellation, incurring the cancellation fee). This policy is effective April 1, 2014.
British Columbia	Physiotherapy	Comox Physiotherapy Clinic	N/F	Comox Physiotherapy is a scent-free clinic. Please refrain from wearing scented products when visiting us.
	Multidisciplinary Clinic	Moss Health Care	Scent Free Zone	Moss Healthcare strives to be a Scent Free Zone as we have patients/clients/staff who are hypersensitive to scents. Please take a second thought before your appointment to be considerate of others.
	Massage	West End Wellness	N/F	Relax while a registered massage therapist provides the best prenatal massage care possible in one of our scent-free rooms.
		Downtown Victoria Massage Therapy	Scent-free policy	Our clinic has a scent-free policy. Please avoid wearing strong scents, lotions, or perfumes, and please refrain from smoking before treatment.
	Multidisciplinary clinic (osteopathy, physiotherapy)	Life Therapies	N/F	At Life Therapies, we believe true health comes from nature so we ensure all of our treatment rooms provide a peaceful and tranquil setting in a professional, welcoming, and scent-free environment.
	Salt Therapy	SaltWonder	N/F	Himalayan Salt Cave is a SCENT FREE AREA – APPOINTMENT REQUIRED!
	Osteopathy	BITS	N/F	We are a Scent Free clinic! Thank you for respecting those sensitivities, allergies, asthma or other medical conditions. Please do not wear products with fragrance to your appointment
Manitoba	Professional order	College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Manitoba	N/F	All meetings of the College are smoke-free and scent free.
		The College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba	N/F	College building is smoke-free and scent-free.
		College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba	Fragrance-Free Policy	In response to health concerns, CLPNM has a fragrance-free policy and is a scent-free environment. Please do not use scented products while on College premises for work, education, appointments, or other business.
	Psychological Services	Eden Health Care	N/F	Please note, our facility is a scent free facility.
	Community Clinic	Annapolis Collaborative Practice	Scent Policy	We are a scent free environment. Please do not wear cologne or perfume when visiting our clinic as some of our staff and patients are sensitive to strong odours.
Nova Scotia	Chiro	Ease Chiropractic	N/F	You will be cared for in a comfortable, family-friendly, scent-free environment.
	Long-term care facilities	Nakile Home for Special Care	N/F	Nakile is a smoke free and scent free home
	Physiotherapy	Winnock Physiotherapy	Smoke and Scent free Building	Smoke and Scent free building: no perfumes, colognes, and after-shave. Try to avoid any scented products.
		Scotia Physiotherapy	Scent-free Policy	As part of our commitment to provide a safe environment for our patients, clients, health care practitioners, and employees, Scotia Physiotherapy has a scent free policy. Please refrain from wearing perfume, scented hairspray, cologne, scented deodorant, aftershave, or any other scented products when you come to our clinic. Scented products contain chemicals which can cause migraines, nausea, and even breathing problems for people with asthma, allergies, and environmental illness.
	Community Clinic	Sunnybrook health sciences center	Fragrance Free policy	Many elements in the environment can trigger or influence health and disease. In consideration of others who may suffer from chemical sensitivities and/or allergies, we request that you refrain from wearing scents such as perfumes, colognes, hairspray or aftershave when at Sunnybrook.
	Osteopathy	Badaire Manual Osteopathy	N/F	Also note that the clinic is a SCENT FREE space.
New Brunswick	Naturopathy	Forever Healthy Allergy Elimination Center	N/F	We strive to maintain a scent free environment for our clients and for your added convenience, evening appointments are available.
	Dentist	Sherbrooke Dental	N/F	Our office offers: […] Scent-Free Environment
	Massage	Massage Matters	N/F	At our scent free clinic we offer Massage Therapy, Acupuncture and Kinesio Taping. Our welcoming, well trained staff focus on the specific needs of each client.
Ontario	Community Clinics	Rideau Community Health Services	Scent Free Policy	All staff, volunteers, students, and clients are to refrain from wearing scented products. For the purpose of this policy, a fragrance will be defined as a substance that emits a distinctly noticeable scent which includes but is not limited to perfume, cologne, after shave, body spray, air fresheners and cleaning products.
		IAVGO Community Health Clinic	N/F	Scent-free Environment IAVGO is a scent-free environment so please avoid wearing scents or fragrances when coming to our office.
		Peterborough clinic	Fragrance Free Space	The Peterborough Clinic is a Scent Free facility and requests that patients do no wear any perfumes, colognes, hand creams, etc… with a fragrance for the health of fellow patients and for our employees. Thank you.
	Associative	Services de santé Royal Ottawa (SSRO)	Politiques et procédures de l’organisme – Environnement sans parfum CORP IV-i-240	Les SSRO s’emploient à offrir un milieu de travail et un environnement sans parfum. L’organisme doit éliminer, dans la mesure du possible, l’utilisation de produits parfumés ou ayant d’autres propriétés connues pouvant causer des allergies ou d’autres problèmes de santé chez les patients, le personnel et les visiteurs. (p.1)
		Association des centres de santé de l’Ontario (ACSO)	Politique de l’ACSO pour un milieu de travail sans parfum	L’ACSO offre un environnement sans parfum. Veuillez vous abstenir de porter des produits parfumés au travail. En raison des problèmes de santé que peut causer chez certaines personnes l’exposition à des produits parfumés, l’Association des centres de santé de l’Ontario (ACSO) a instauré une politique visant à créer un environnement sans parfum pour tous les employés et visiteurs. (p.1)
	Acupuncture	PeaceHealth	N/F	SCENT FREE ENVIRONMENT Peace Health Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Clinic is a scent-free zone. The chemicals used in scented products can make some people sick, especially those with fragrance sensitivities, asthma, allergies and other medical conditions.
		Pathways Healing		SCENT FREE SPACE NO PERFUMES, COLOGNES OR HEAVILY SCENTED PRODUCTS PLEASE
	Charity	Peterborough Public Health	N/F	All staff and visitors are asked to refrain from using, wearing, and bringing scented products and materials into Peterborough Public Health (PPH). Many people are sensitive to scented products. Thank you for keeping our building scent-free!
		Public Health Santé publique Sudbury & Districts	N/F	Scent-free environment: Our locations are scent-free. Please do not use scented products if you will be in our office locations. Thank you
	Long-term care	Algonquin Family Team Health	Scent-Free Policy	Effective September 1, 2010, scented products will not be allowed within AFHT’s Howland Building, Wellness Hub, and Dorset Health Hub facilities at any time. This includes colognes/perfumes, scented deodorants, hairsprays, lotions, air fresheners, cleaning materials, and other products which could be considered an irritant for those with scent sensitivities.
		Region of Peel Long Term Care	N/F	Scent-free environment Perfumes, colognes and body sprays contain fragrances that can cause health risks and allergic reactions. For the comfort and health of everyone at our centres, we ask that our visitors not use scented products before or during their visit.
		F.J. Davey Home	N/F	We are a “SCENT FREE” environment
	Senior residences	Providence Care	N/F	For the safety and comfort of those with allergies and scent sensitivities, please do not wear scented products or bring scented flowers when you come to Providence Manor. Local florists are able to suggest no-scent floral options. Scented personal products include shampoos and conditioners, hairspray, deodorants, colognes and aftershaves, perfumes and lotions.
	Psychological services	Centre for Addiction and Mental Health	N/F	Scent-Free Scented products can affect our staff, patients and visitors who are sensitive or have allergies. All individuals are asked to refrain from wearing or using scented personal products while in any CAMH buildings. Scented personal products may include fragrances, shampoos and conditioners, hairsprays, deodorants, colognes and aftershaves.
		Canadian Mental Health Association – Sundridge Office	N/F	Please be aware that our offices are scent-free environments. We ask that all visitors refrain from wearing perfumes, colognes, lotions, or other scented products.
		Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences	N/F	Scent-Free Please refrain from wearing or using scented personal products while at Ontario Shores. Scented products contain chemicals that can cause serious problems for people with asthma, allergies, migraines, and other health conditions. Aftershave lotion, hairsprays, perfume, cologne, or other scented personal products may contain these chemicals.
		Ottawa Therapists and Psychologists	N/F	We aspire to provide a scent free environment – no scents makes sense! We occasionally have service animals in our waiting area/offices; if you have allergies or concerns please let your practitioner know.
	Veterinary care	Spay and Neuter Clinic	N/F	The City of Ottawa Spay/Neuter Clinic is a scent-free building, please refrain from wearing scented products in our workplace.
		The Holistic Vet	N/F	We are a scent-free environment. Please refrain from wearing perfumes and strong essential oils.
	Chiro	Norfolk Chiropractic Wellness Centre	N/F	Norfolk Chiropractic Wellness Centre strives to be a scent-free zone, as we have both patients and practitioners with serious allergies to chemical fragrances. Please avoid wearing any perfumes, colognes, scented aftershaves etc to your visit to help us keep everyone safe and healthy. We do occasionally use naturally scented therapeutic creams and oils. If you do not wish to have your practitioner use these during your treatment, please let them know at the beginning of your visit.
		KUCAN CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC	N/F	We continue to endeavour to be a scent-free clinic and are using Health Canada approved peroxide-based disinfectants, which are odourless and highly-effective against COVID-19, as well as many other pathogens.
	Physiotherapy	Lifemark Physiotherapy Welland	N/F	We are a scent-free facility.
	Dentist	Dentistry in Aurora	Scent-free policy	In consideration of others, this office has a SCENT-FREE policy like most hospitals today so you are please asked to wear no perfume, cologne, strong deodorant, aftershave, hairspray or scented clothing . Many people are extremely sensitive to and made more ill by these chemical products. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
		Heritage Dental	Scent-free zone	We are a scent-free zone
	Massage	Maitland Massage Therapy	Scent-Free policy	Dance with Us Ottawa has announced a Scent-Free policy for their studio. I will have to consider this policy for Maitland Massage Therapy also. For most people, I think this already common sense, but there are people out there who still enjoy a variety of additional scents, perhaps not realizing their impact on people with more delicate immune systems
		LiveWell Health	N/F	Please refrain from wearing any scented products or other scents on the day of your treatment. Kris has a severe scent allergy. Scents can include: deodorant, perfumes, colognes, fabric softeners, lotions, body care products, soaps etc.
		Myokinetic	N/F	Please respect that this is a scent free environment for both you and others.
Quebec	Professional Order	Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec	Nurses’ attire	[…] the use of perfume should be avoided so as not to bother the customer or cause him any inconvenience. (p.9)
Saskatchewan	Physiotherapy	Regina Sports & Physiotherapy Clinic	N/F	Also, please note that the Regina Sports & Physiotherapy Clinic is a scent-free environment.
	Psychological services	Broad Street Clinic	N/F	Due to patient allergies, we are a scent free environment which includes Marijuana and Alcohol scent
	Chiro	East Quance Chiropractic clinic	N/F	We are a scent free office so we ask that you please refrain from wearing perfume, cologne, aftershave, scented lotions, and other fragrances on days that you are coming in for an appointment. The chemicals used in scented products can make some people sick, especially those with fragrance sensitivities, asthma, allergies and other medical conditions. Help us keep the air we share healthy and fragrance-free. Thank you.

Not recommended

Province/Territory	Setting	Organization name	Policy Name	Related Excerpt
British Columbia	Massage	Nanoose Bay Massage Therapy Clinic	N/F	Scent-Free Environment: In courtesy of those with sensitivities to scents, please refrain from wearing them in the office
		Sid Hawkins Massage therapy	N/F	My office is scent free, but the building is not.
Ontario	Massage	LifeHealthMassage Therapeutic Clinic	N/F	LifeHealthMassage Therapeutic Clinic implements a Soft Scent Policy. We ask clients to refrain from using large amounts of perfumes and other scented products.
	Ostéopathie	Goodwill Healing	N/F	Due to the severe reactions that some of our clients / patients experience, we ask that you kindly observe the following points while at the office. Avoid wearing cologne, perfume or body sprayDo not bring food of any kind into the lobby or treatment rooms as some people have severe reactions and anaphylactic shock syndrome. Avoid smoking immediately prior to treatment as it not only permeates the environment but may have a negative effect in treatment response.
New Brunswick	Massage	Massage Addict	N/F	Skip the scents. Avoid perfume, cologne or other scents on the day of your massage.
Saskatchewan	Naturopathie	Regina Naturopath	N/F	Scent-free: Please refrain from wearing strong scents in the clinic. ​

Legal

Province/Territory	Organizational level	Organization name	Policy Name	Related Excerpt
Manitoba	Cour	Courts Division Manitoba Justice	SCENT-FREE WORKPLACE POLICY	In considering the health needs and wellbeing of employees and the requirement to provide a healthy working environment to every employee, the management of the Courts Division has implemented a scent-free policy. Members of the legal profession and the public, when planning to attend at court offices in Manitoba, are asked to please consider the following: • If you cannot avoid the use of scented products, please use them sparingly with the intent that scents will not be noticeable; and • Please refrain from applying or reapplying scented products while at court offices
Ontario	Fondation	La Fondation du droit de l’Ontario	N/F	Under Ontario’s Human Rights Code, housing providers have a legal obligation to respond to the needs of tenants with disabilities, such as environmental sensitivities.
	Clinique	Arch Disability Law Centre		This FREE event is wheelchair accessible and promotes a scent-free environment. Please do not use products that have scents, fragrances or essential oils in them such as perfume, body sprays, lotions or other scented products including shampoo, conditioner, laundry products, etc.
Newfoundland	Cour	Supreme Court	Scent-Free Policy	This is a friendly reminder that the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador is a scent-free environment. If you arrive wearing any type of scented product, you may be denied entry.

Federal

Federal buildings/instances where the use of fragrance is prohibited

Province/Territory	Department	Policy Name	Related Excerpt
Manitoba	Manitoba Government and General Employees’ Union	Scent-free policy	Due to increasing sensitivities and allergies to strong scents, all MGEU events, including Membership Education Courses, are scent-free.
Nova Scotia	Province House	N/F	Province House is a scent free building.
Nunavut	Department of Health and Social Services	Policy 05-028-00 Scent-Free Workplace	The Department of Health and Social Services will provide a scent-free work environment, in accordance with the Human Resources policy.
Newfoundland	Newfoundland and Labrador Treasury and Secretariat	Scent Policy	The use of scented products in government workplaces is to be avoided to provide employees, clients and visitors with a healthy and safe environment.

Federal buildings/instances where the use of fragrance is prohibited

Province/Territory	Department	Policy Name	Related Excerpt
Prince Edward Island	PEI Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations	9.03 Scent Reduction Policy	The Government of Prince Edward Island and the P.E.I. Union of Public Sector Employees have collaborated to create a policy to provide a scent reduced environment within the Civil Service.
Saskatchewan	Government of Saskatchewan	Guidelines for Addressing Allergies and Sensitivities in the Workplace	The Government of Saskatchewan is committed to ensuring workplace health, safety and wellness. Allergens and sensitivities present a health concern for some individuals in the workplace and addressing them requires a consistent approach.