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FMA Responds to 60 Minutes Report

May 25th, 2010

Jeb Gleason-Allured

The Fragrance Materials Association has posted a response to this week's 60 Minutes story on phthalates.

The full text is available here.

Beyond Cleaning: Trends Driving Innovation in Labelling, Sustainability, and Regulatory Compliance

Beyond Cleaning: Trends Driving Innovation in Labelling, Sustainability, and Regulatory Compliance

Augeo® Clean Multi, a high-performance solvent, has emerged as a key solution, particularly for enhancing fragrance delivery and overall cleaning efficacy. Derived from a renewable source, Augeo® offers a unique combination of technical benefits, sustainability, and safety characteristics.

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.

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.

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.

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

By incorporating Augeo® Clean Multi into cleaning formulations, it is possible to develop high-performing, safe, and sustainable products that address both consumer expectations and regulatory requirements.

Beyond Cleaning: Trends Driving Innovation in Labelling, Sustainability, and Regulatory Compliance

In cleaning product development, formulators are always seeking ingredients that improve performance, sustainability, and user experience. Augeo® Clean Multi, a high-performance solvent, has emerged as a key solution, particularly for enhancing fragrance delivery and overall cleaning efficacy.

The Toxic Substances Control Act defines how new and existing chemicals are regulated by the United States.

Targeted TSCA Changes Would Improve Innovation, Inspire New Chemistries

ACI’s director of government affairs outlines how improvements in the Toxic Substances Control Act would promote innovation in the cleaning industry and keep the US market competitive.

SIX7 designs its formulas using a proprietary process that combines olfactory neuroscience, psychophysiology and memory engineering.

Stanford-Trained Biologist and Surgeon Introduces Science-Backed Fragrance House

SIX7 worked with a combined team of neuroscientists, chemists and sensory designers to develop its compounds, called “codes.”

The Everspray technology recently received the SATA Innovation Award for Advancement in Formulation from the Southern Aerosol Technical Association.

Cosmo International Fragrances, Doctor Aromas Announce Strategic Partnership to Develop New Aerosol Fragrance Delivery

Everspray produces micro-droplets that remain suspended 10 to 100 times longer in the air than traditional aerosols.

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Top 5 Fragrance Headlines of September 2025

By creating a label that is more accessible and easier to interpret, brands are empowering consumers to choose products that match their values.

Natural Ingredients Are No Longer Optional in Personal Care

Essential oils provide solutions for all-natural labeling and clear ingredient demands.