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Section: Fragrance > Regulatory & Research

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Update on ISO for Essential Oils

International Organization for Standardization (ISO) develops and updates essential oil standards.

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

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Patent Pick: Stop Stressing

Breathe easier with bergamot. Get away with grapefruit. Loosen up with lemon and relax with rose. AmorePacific has patented an aromatherapy blend for anti-stress effects in perfume and cosmetic applications.

The report states that Western Europe was the largest region in the home fragrance market in 2021.

Report: Global Home Fragrance Market Growth

The report states that Western Europe was the largest region in the home fragrance market in 2021.

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IFEAT/RIFM First Results of Essential Oil Safety Testing Complete

The program assesses the potential carcinogenic, mutagenic and reproductive toxicity of around 200 naturals chosen on the basis of their relative production volume, REACH compliance and other criteria.

Essential Oils & REACH

The European Council has adopted the new European chemicals policy -- REACH (the Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals) -- on December 18, 2006.

Research Rebuttal: Gynecomastia & Essential Oils

Brian M. Lawrence answers questions raised by the recent New England Journal of Medicine report linking the use of lavender and tea tree oils to gynecomastia

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Patent Pick: Fruity Rose Variety

Patent Picks are chosen by the editors from publicly available sources. Today's pick describes a new rose hybrid shrub, "AUStruss," which has a strong fruity fragrance.

Market drivers include the rising popularity of essential oils in food and beverages industry as well as in aromatherapy.

Report: Global Essential Oils Market Growth

Market drivers include the rising popularity of essential oils in food and beverages industry as well as in aromatherapy.

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Symrise Highlights 2017 Achievements with Corporate Report

Symrise has released its 2017 corporate report, which detailed some of the company’s sustainability initiatives and plans for 2018 and beyond.

The scented bookmark is meant to act as a memory aid and was created by IFRA U.K. as part of an initiative called Changing Lives Through Fragrance.

IFRA U.K. Launches Scented Rosemary Bookmarks as Memory Aid

The scented bookmark is meant to act as a memory aid and was created by IFRA U.K. as part of an initiative called Changing Lives Through Fragrance.

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Essential Oils & Lavender Farmers Affected by Regulations

In a recent case study, IFRA examined the unintended consequences that European chemical regulations had on lavender farmers and essential oil producers.

FMA Addresses Health Concerns of Essential Oils

The Fragrance Materials Association of the United States (FMA) has released this letter addressing the alleged link between gynecomastia and lavender and tee tree oils.

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Young Living Essential Oils Announces Chief Supply Officer

As Young Living Essential Oils' chief supply officer, Lauren Walker will help promote sourcing standards and help streamline manufacturing activity.

Letter to the Editor: Rose Oil in Kashmiri India

Geranium oil contamination in results.

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Ernie Rosenberg Steps Down as CEO and President, American Cleaning Institute

American Cleaning Institute will name its new president and CEO no later than February 2018 as Ernie Rosenberg, leader of the ACI since 1999, has decided to step down from his position.

Fragrance Creators will continue advocating for the removal of tariff-related cost increases.

Fragrance Creators Prevent $91.1M in EU Tariffs on Essential Oils

Fragrance Creators will continue advocating for the removal of tariff-related cost increases.

Supported by the Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC), the start-up business followed a conversation about how some friends have particularly appealing natural scents, due to the reactions of commonly occurring human bacteria.

Start-up Scent No. M Creates Lab-developed Microbial Fragrance Oils

The bacteria used as part of the process are non-GMO, which is believed to be a first for the industry.

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