Regulatory & Research

Fragrance Creators Association is the trade association representing fragrance manufacturing in North America.
Fragrance Creators Association Adds Two Board Members, Announces 2026 Board
FCA has designated 2026 as its “Year of Activation.”
Jan 21st, 2026
The acquisition will allow MANE to strengthen its innovation and scientific understanding in smell, taste and trigeminal sensations.
MANE Group Acquires ChemoSensoryx Biosciences
Functional fragrances are not just a trend, but the latest evolution of intentional wellbeing.
How Neuroscience Research is Driving the Functional Fragrance Movement
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Exploring the Nuances of Citrus for Wellness
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Exploring the Nuances of Citrus for Wellness
ADM’s latest consumer research shows that citrus represents more to wellness than the conventional immunity boost.
Dec 5th, 2025
The Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) was founded in 1966 as an independent, non-profit organization.
Sixty Years of Safe Scents: Q&A with RIFM’s President
Anne Marie Api discusses some key milestones in the organization's history and how it ensures safe and effective fragrance use.
Jan 5th, 2026
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Top 5 Fragrance Headlines of November 2025
Find out which articles in the fragrance space captured our readers' attention.
Dec 1st, 2025
Humans have two olfactory nerves, each of them independent and carrying their own information into the brain.
Smelling in Stereo: How 3D Olfaction Processes can Revolutionize Perfumery
Introducing a new way to formulate a perfume without changing or adding ingredients.
Dec 1st, 2025
The 2025-2026 board includes seven new members.
RIFM Announces Election of New Chair, Board Members for 2026
The organization looks forward to working with its renewed board leadership to further strengthen global collaboration and scientific innovation in fragrance safety.
Nov 18th, 2025
Givaudan announced the launch of its IRRESISTIBLE Laundry Serum, an integrated solution developed for the company’s fragrance capsules.
Givaudan Extends PlanetCaps Range Into Personal Care Category, Launches New Laundry Serum
The technology was originally developed for fabric softeners, and the company now offers a microplastic-free option for hair and body care.
Nov 12th, 2025
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The Nose’s Hidden Secrets: Shining a Light on Emerging Research at IFRA UK Fragrance Forum
Our European correspondent Jane Evison shares some of the insights and research on the olfactory microbiome shared at this year's forum.
Nov 10th, 2025
The production site’s system can make 100 tons of hydrogen annually using renewable energy and includes a built-in compressor to store the hydrogen on site.
IFF Unveils Hydrogen Production Facility for Sustainable Fragrance Ingredient Manufacturing
IFF partnered with Iberdrola, one of the world’s largest producers of renewable energy.
Nov 6th, 2025
With this new innovation, Givaudan’s officials hope to accurately pinpoint which odor molecules fit which receptor in the human olfactory system.
Givaudan Unveils “Groundbreaking Discovery” in Scent Receptor Research
The new methodology “unlocks” 20 specific human odor receptors and reveals which natural scent molecules they can detect.
Nov 4th, 2025
The ceremony, which took place at the prestigious Conrad Dubai, was attended by over 400 industry leaders.
Winners Announced at Beautyworld Middle East Awards 2025
Awards were given in 17 categories across the beauty industry, including seven fragrance winners.
Nov 4th, 2025
Customers want to know where their fragrance ingredients come from and whether they were ethically sourced and sustainably harvested.
Fragrance Ingredients Verified via Carbon-14 Analysis
Carbon-14 testing allows product developers to authenticate the source of a natural ingredient and meet consumer demand for transparency
Nov 1st, 2025