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Legal Briefs: 18 Product Alerts in Europe, J&J Ups Talc Offer $1.1 B, Tattoo Pigment Recall, Coppertone Class Action Dropped

This legal briefing includes 18 product citations in Europe for fragrance allergens/prohibited substances; J&J's raised talc settlement offer; a tattoo pigment recalled for microbe contamination; and a dropped class action against Coppertone.

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New Products to Keep an Eye Out For at WPC 2016

The 2016 World Perfumery Congress is gathering perfumers from all over the world to introduce a variety of new ingredients and products. With a vibrant and interactive exhibition booth, attendees are doing more than just window shopping.

All five scents or 'moods' in the Being Frenshe collection were inspired by Tisdale's obsession with candles.

Ashley Tisdale Launches Fragranced Skin Care Line and Lifestyle Website

All five scents or "moods" in the Being Frenshe collection were inspired by Tisdale's obsession with candles.

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Flavor Bites: Geraniol

The rose character of geraniol is very bright and fragrant but it also possesses considerable depth, which is especially helpful in flavors.

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Top 5 Flavor Headlines of May 2025

Check out our readers' most loved articles about flavor from this past month.

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Botanical Devotion: 47th Annual ISEO Congress

The 47th ISEO Congress took place in Nice (France) on September 11-14, 2016, where attendees listened to discussions on the biological and analytical studies of plants and corresponding essential oils.

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F&F Literature Review: Natural Progression in Extraction, Production and Research

A brief look at the literature gives some indication of health and wellness drivers, including natural extraction, production and modification processes; authentication techniques; and even biometric efficacy research.

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Progress in Essential Oils: Juniper Berry Oil

This month's column discusses the chemical composition of juniper berry oil. Some of its common uses include seasoning mixtures in the food industry as flavorings in marinades for meat and fish, as well as in beverages such as tea, beer and brandy

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Progress in Essential Oils: Grapefruit Oil

This month's issues discusses the chemical composition of grapefruit oil.

'Whenever asked for a piece of advice on how to navigate the personal care market, I have always recommended that people shop fragrance-free,' said Gregg Renfrew, founder and CEO of Beautycounter.

Beautycounter's Clean Eau De Parfum Targets the 'Fragrance Loophole'

The brand argues that consumers should have greater visibility into the materials they put on their bodies.

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Progress in Essential Oils: Lemon Verbena Oil

This month's column discusses the chemical composition of lemon verbena oil.

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2019 Leaderboard: Symrise Grows With Natural Ingredients

In 2019, Symrise continued its growth through investing in sustainable raw materials and expanding and optimizing production capabilities.

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The Aromatic Heavyweight: Mastering the Nuances of Geranyl Isovalerate [Flavor Bites]

Exploring the versatile taste effects and aromatic harmony of geranyl isovalerate across orchard, berry and floral profiles.

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Rose Meets Honey: Why 2-Phenyl Ethanol Is a Flavor Staple

From fermented to berry flavors, this material drives authenticity and complexity.

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Smelling in Stereo: How 3D Olfaction Processes can Revolutionize Perfumery

Introducing a new way to formulate a perfume without changing or adding ingredients.

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Progress in Essential Oils: Spanish Marjoram Oil

This month's column discusses the chemical composition of Spanish marjoram oil.

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Progress in Essential Oils: Spanish Oregano Oil

This month's column discusses the chemical composition of Spanish oregano oil.

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Beyond Muguet

We describe herewith the important milestones in the evolution of the lily of the valley odorant family, as well as recent advances towards the creation of a portfolio of sustainable and biodegradable captive ingredients.