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Vanilla Enters the World of Genomics

Within the last few years, the development of new DNA sequencing technologies has revolutionized the study of crop plants. New technologies are now available that provide high-throughput DNA sequence coverage at low cost, making their application to smaller crops possible. Two research groups are currently applying these new technologies to Vanilla planifolia to study some of the important issues with Vanilla, such as disease susceptibility and vanillin biosynthesis.

Fragrance intensity measurement by magnitude estimation

Psychologist's Corner. During the past 25 years a new form of sensory evaluation--magnitude estimation--has become very popular among research scientists in a number of different fields. The premise and forte of magnitude estimation is that people are able to assess sensory intensity by numerical means. Furthermore, the magnitude estimation method allows the participant an opportunity to use a wide range of numbers, with the property that ratios or proportions among the numerical assignments reflect ratios of sensory intensities.

More on EPA ChAMP Program

On May 2, 2008 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held a public meeting on the Chemical Assessment and Management Program (ChAMP), a program designed to fulfill US commitments under the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America (SPP) with Canada and Mexico to improve cooperation on chemical regulation among the three countries.

Each of its tools and solutions can be combined to work together in a holistic manner. Photo: Firmenich.

Firmenich Launches Emotion Centered Fragranced Program

This approach helps customers deliver positive emotions to consumers through fragrance.

The study's primary finding—even the highest-end users of fragranced products have extremely low exposure to fragrance.

Inside RIFM's Fragrance Ingredient Exposure Paper

P&F+ connected with the study's authors to discuss the finer points of the study's results and what it means for fragrance industry professionals and consumers.

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Firmenich Expands Global Sensory Panels

After successful pilots in Mexico and the United Kingdom including 20 visually impaired panelists, Firmenich will expand its inclusive panels across Geneva, Mumbai and Singapore in 2017.

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Patent Pick: Hybrid Fragrance Encapsulation

Patent Picks are chosen by the editors from publicly available sources. Today's pick, from International Flavors & Fragrances, is a hybrid fragrance encapsulate and its application for controlled delivery.

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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Editor's Note: F&F Advocacy & Communication

How do regulatory, R&D, creatives, marketers and product developers unite under evolving environmental, social, political, cultural, technological and creative landscapes?

Epidermal Bioavailability of Volatile Compounds

Application to fragrance disposition and skin sensitization risk assessment.

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Editor's Note: Strength in Diversity

Consumers continue to request more natural, cleaner, organic, non-GMO and transparently labeled ingredients in their products, which provides the F&F industry an opportunity to look deeper into the "culture" of clean ingredients.

ECHA Appeals Rules Regarding REACH

The European Commission has released regulations setting out the Constitution, rules, procedures and deadlines for handling appeals concerning decisions by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) on REACH.

DfE Fragrance Screen Launched

Conservative guidelines encompass cleaning products and tout "safer aroma chemicals and fragrance formulations."

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Extracting Plants Using Supercritical Glycerin

With Cannabis sativa as an initial target, supercritical glycerin could be used as a solvent to extract natural bioactive compounds.

Perfumes--Effect of the Product Medium

Perfumer's Notebook. We have considered the phenomena of dilution, chemical reactions, and differences in solubility in the product as contributors to change of odor profile as a perfume is added to a product. Each of these factors has been examined as it affects the release of separate components from the surface of a product, Any may occur. Their existence emphasizes the need for perfumers to be informed of the chemical nature of the product they perfume. It also points to the need for testing of single odorants and simple blends at an early stage in formulation.

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Patent Pick: Cyclic Dextrin Odor Eliminator

Patent Picks are chosen by the editors from publicly available sources. Today's highlight, from LG Household & Health Care, is a highly branched cyclic dextrin, which can be used to eliminate undesired odor molecules.

DfE Fragrance Screen Criteria Ready

CleanGredients to develop its fragrance module for industry "as soon as possible."

EPA Rejects NRDC's Air Freshener Petition

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has rejected a petition submitted by the National Natural Resources Defense Counsel (NRDC) and allied groups requesting actions regarding air fresheners. The petition "claimed that some air fresheners may cause health problems because they contain phtalates," says a Fragrance Materials Association (FMA) bulletin.

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