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Special Report: 26th Meeting of the ISO/TC54 Committee for the Standardization of Essential Oils

Discussions surrounding ISO Standards

Reckitt Benckiser to List 26 E.U. Recognized Fragrance Allergens on U.S. Products

"Increased transparency and disclosure are key components of RB's betterbusiness strategy and we believe this is the right thing to do for U.S. consumers," explains Alexander Lacik, president, North America, for Reckitt Benckiser.

Elections in the United States and European Union have ushered in concerns for major regulatory changes.

Editor's Note: New Year, New Regulations

As a new year begins, how will policy changes impact the flavor and fragrance industries?

EPA Now Requires Electronic Submissions for New Chemical Notices

Agency will no longer accept chemical notices submitted on paper

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IFRA NA Names Nguyen as Director, Government Affairs and Legal

Amanda Nguyen will join IFRA North America as the director of government affairs and legal, effective July 25.

Now "Natural" Is Natural—According to Burt's Bees

After working on a "natural" policy for more than a year, Burts Bees has come up with a standard.

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Editor's Note: A New Experience

What makes an F&F product memorable? Depth. Layer. Texture. And its coinciding political climate.

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Patent Pick: Novel Leather Note

Patent picks are chosen by the editors from publicly available sources. Today's invention, from IFF, relates to a new fragrance composition to impart a complex leathery note to perfumes.

As one of the most popular and expensive oils of the 19th century, violet oil’s compounds could be isolated into three major ionones. It was found that depending on the synthetic route, mixtures of the ionones in different ratios were formed, each of which had unique fragrance profiles.

Patenting Non-Naturally Occurring Fragrance Compounds

What does the patent literature tell us about innovation in the area of non-naturally occurring fragrance compounds? This short article provides some recent examples of U.S. patents that have claimed “new, useful and non-obvious” non-naturally occurring fragrance compounds or compositions.

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Authentication of Natural Materials: What’s New?

As natural materials’ price volatility in the marketplace leads to adulteration, innovative authentication techniques may provide stability in quality control.

The electronic nose uses nanoengineered materials to tune the sensitivity and selectivity to function like a human nose.

Notre Dame Professor Develops Electronic Nose Prototype

The electronic nose uses nanoengineered materials to tune the sensitivity and selectivity to function like a human nose.

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Shell Introduces New Aromatics Unit in Netherlands

At the Pernis Petroleum Refinery, Shell has built a new aromatics unit in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

The NPA seal for home care products.

OPINION: The NPA Home Care Natural Standard

Overview, certification criteria and FAQs.

As functional fragrance continues to boom, neuroscience is making its way back to the main stage.

Neuroscience vs. Perfumer: How the Nose Processes Smell

Understanding the best techniques perfumers can utilize while constructing a fragrance, the latest innovations in scent and more.

“It is a privilege to join the American Cleaning Institute, an organization with a strong legacy and critical mission,” Abril said.

American Cleaning Institute Names Jennifer Abril Next President, CEO

Abril is currently the president and chief executive officer of the Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA), where she has led since 2016.

According to the company’s press release, the fragrance campus will bring together creative talents, R&D technicians and supply chain experts to maximize production capabilities and focus on local ingredient sourcing.

SFA NEROLI Opens New Fragrance Campus in Grasse, France

The campus covers 10,000 square meters to further invest in fragrance creation and production capabilities.

Naturals: The Case for Natural Personal Care Standards

The growth in natural and organic personal care products has resulted in a need for logical, practical and achievable standards. Conventional wisdom would tell us that the name of a product and the ingredients used to make that product are meaningful and truthful as reflected on the product label. But the fact is labeling cosmetics often depends entirely on the manufacturer.

“The future most certainly lies in an increased collaboration between brands and producers, who will be able to support locally identified partners,' said Bertrand de Préville, general manager of LMR Naturals.

LMR Naturals by IFF Natural Ingredients Carbon Footprint Evaluation Study

The study identifies high-volume ingredients such as patchouli or clove, as well as specific areas of importance to reduce carbon footprint.

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