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Monell Identifies the Scent of Skin Cancer

The Monell Chemical Senses Center may have identified the odor of skin cancer, a discovery that might be used to develop new ways of identifying basal cell carcinoma.

New REACH Guidance on Chemical Safety Assessments

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published two new guidance documents.

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Crossing Sensory Boundaries at SCC Annual Meeting

Cross-modal sensory integration took to the main stage at the 2019 SCC Annual Meeting and Technology Showcase, including the keynote on neuroscience-inspired cosmetic design and a talk on acoustic measurements of hair conditioning.

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Givaudan Launches A.I. Tool for Cosmetic Products

The application will assist users in creating products and will recommend ingredients to be used in its formulation.

Recent Policy Bans Fragrance in CDC Sites

A new “Indoor Environmental Quality Policy” has been issued by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reportedly seeking to “protect and maintain safe indoor environmental quality … for all CDC employees at all CDC work areas [owned, rented and leased] including animal facilities.”

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Anne Marie Api Honored for Toxicology Career

Anne Marie Api, Ph.D., will be honored at the upcoming The Toxicology Forum for her dedication and career in the field of toxicology.

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Patent Pick: Sticking it to Air Care

A new patent from Firmenich explores volatile-releasing gels to sanitize the surrounding air. Application uses include freshening kitchens, bathrooms, toilets, garbage bins or pet litters; and more specifically in shower areas, wash-basins, sinks, toilets, urinals, fabric washing machines and the like, where water flows repeatedly.

FMA Provides Clarification on NY Phthalate Legislation

Diethyl phthalate not on proposed ban list

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[update] California Passes Bill Banning Animal Testing

California SB-1249, which successfully passed through the California State Assembly, is now headed to the desk of Gov. Jerry Brown. The bill was passed after it narrowed its scope to include only products in which animal testing is a direct part of the supply chain.

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Patent Pick: Boosting F&F Potential with Cyclopropanes

Just when you thought your flavor or fragrance hit all the right sensory triggers, International Flavor & Fragrances (IFF) came along with this patent application—for new cyclopropane chemistries that boost these experiences. But change can be good.

Deadline for REACH Exemption Coming Nov 30

Petition submissions for exempting materials from REACH registration are due November 30.

Report Shows Aromatic Chemicals Limit Global Warming

The study reviewed the oxidation of VOCs, in particular the terpene α-pinene, under atmospherically relevant conditions in chamber experiments.

Review of Electrochemical Syntheses of Aroma Chemicals

The above review lead to the optimistic expectation that electrochemical methods in the near future will be applied for full scale production of a number of aroma chemicals.

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Is Cineole Detrimental to TeaTree Oil?

This paper evaluates the claims about cineole in tea tree oil and reviews the results of recent skin irritancy and bioactivity investigations which show that cineole is neither an irritant nor an antagonist.

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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OPINION: The NPA Home Care Natural Standard

Overview, certification criteria and FAQs.

Ozonolysis used for synthesis of odor compounds

This paper concerns, in particular, new or modified methods for the synthesis of odor compounds, drugs, and pesticides.

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Green Biologics Receives Halal and Kosher Certifications

“These certifications are becoming popular, not only for those with religious motivations, but also to the wider market as they are being used as an effective method for identifying high quality goods.”

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