Endpoint. Bolstering F&F Integrity and Intensity

Aug 23rd, 2017

Rachel Grabenhofer, Managing Editor, Cosmetics & Toiletries

Whether fortifying a chemical’s robustness or stretching the duration of its sensory profile, the industry employs proactive and reactive strategies.

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Neuroscents Explores The Connection Between Fragrance and Well-Being

Neuroscents is an up-and-coming trend in aromatherapy that uses fragrance to activate neural pathways in the brain to elicit a specific emotional benefit.

Twenty of the participants were provided with an assortment of natural oils containing fragrances of rose, orange, eucalyptus, lemon, peppermint, rosemary and lavender.

Study Shows Link Between Fragrances & Cognitive Performance During Sleep

Researchers at the University of California, Irvine presented evidence that air with fragrances improves cognitive performance by strengthening a connection between memory and decision-making

New Ingredients for Formulation

New Ingredients for Formulation

New Sigma-Aldrich® brand aroma chemicals available for your formulations

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It seems that now, more than ever, perfumers are beginning to speak up about AI’s place in formulation.

Artificial Intelligence’s Evolution in F&F

August's editor's note penned by Jenna Troyli discussing artificial intelligence in flavor and fragrance.

The Body Fragrances market was characterized by shoppers investing in luxurious scents, including reboots of classics which often meant an increased price point, cleaner formulas, celebrity-backed brands, and functional scents.

Key Drivers in Home and Body Fragrance Markets According to Kline

Home and body fragrance came together to generate upwards of $20 billion in retail sales last year.

Along with the 51st Amendment, there has been an important change regarding the implementation timelines for restrictions.

IFRA Publishes 51st Amendment to Standards to Reinforcing Safe Use Program

Along with the 51st Amendment, there has been an important change regarding the implementation timelines for restrictions.

Robertet’s startup accelerator, Villa Blu—which launched in March 2023—hosts 20 startups simultaneously catering to natural sectors including ingredients, fragrances, food flavorings, as well as health and well-being active ingredients.

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Fragrance Creators president and CEO Farah K. Ahmed pens, 'The lack of full current year R&D expensing raises the cost of investment for the fragrance industry, discourages innovation, and reduces the level of economic output.'

Fragrance Creators Urges Congress to Retroactively Restore Current Year R&D Expensing

"Losing the ability to fully expense R&D costs in the year they are incurred, a provision that went into effect last year, threatens innovation."

This article was provided by Chemlinked and compiles information on the major countries that have regulations on fragrance allergen labeling and their specific labeling requirements.

[updated] Fragrance Allergen Labeling Requirements in 7 Regions + 45 EU Additions

This article from Chemlinked compiles information on major regions with regulations for fragrance allergen labeling and their requirements. Legislation in progress also is mentioned. [Update: On July 26, 2023, the EU added 45 new entries to the Annex.]