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The University of Toronto Engineering Society and other student societies in Canada are investigating alternatives to gentian violet as part of orientation festivities.<ref>https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2019/07/10/popular-campus-purpling-practice-under-review-in-wake-of-health-canada-warning.html</ref> | The University of Toronto Engineering Society and other student societies in Canada are investigating alternatives to gentian violet as part of orientation festivities.<ref>https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2019/07/10/popular-campus-purpling-practice-under-review-in-wake-of-health-canada-warning.html</ref> | ||
In F!rosh 2T3, the coloring ingredients of the dye is a mixture of Phloxine B and Brilliant blue FCF, two dyes approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In addition, Mehron purple body paint makeup liquid was used as the short-term dye | In F!rosh 2T3, the coloring ingredients of the dye is a mixture of Phloxine B and Brilliant blue FCF, two dyes approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In addition, Mehron purple body paint makeup liquid was used as the short-term dye. F!roshes are required by the faculty to not dye faces and open wounds. | ||
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