Research Institute of Fragrance Materials

The Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) announces 2nd Annual Science Symposium

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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MAHWAH, N.J., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Building upon the success of last year's event, The Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) will hold its second virtual Annual Science Symposium on November 29, 2023, sharing the latest advancements in the field:

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  • MAHWAH, N.J., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Building upon the success of last year's event, The Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) will hold its second virtual Annual Science Symposium on November 29, 2023, sharing the latest advancements in the field:
    Ensuring the safe use of Natural Complex Substances (NCS, or "Naturals")
    During the four-hour, multi-track symposium, RIFM's scientists will highlight recently published and ongoing research that will significantly impact the future of the science supporting fragrance safety.
  • In addition, RIFM's staff will provide details and answer audience questions about its internationally recognized safety assessment program.
  • The Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) assesses the safety of fragrance ingredients by the most current, internationally accepted guidelines—and has done so since its founding in 1966.
  • In addition, all of RIFM's published Safety Assessments and Research are free to the public via fragrancematerialsafetyresource.elsevier.com .

Research Institute for Fragrance Materials publishes first Natural Complex Substance safety assessment

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Observed annually on March 21st, Fragrance Day aims to celebrate the critical role of fragrance in our lives. Fragrance improves quality of life, encourages good hygiene, and has a potent link to memory.

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  • The Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM), a leader in safety evaluation and research of fragrance ingredients, provides that crucial peace of mind with its transparent, scientifically objective, and robust Safety Assessment Program.
  • RIFM published its first peer-reviewed Natural Complex Substance (NCS) safety assessment .
  • RIFM has completed safety evaluations of all synthetic fragrance ingredients and published peer-reviewed assessments for more than 1,500.
  • "RIFM's safety evaluations of these complex mixtures will benefit consumers and companies internationally," says Danielle Botelho, Ph.D., RIFM's Safety Assessment Manager.

Research Institute for Fragrance Materials Board elects new president, Anne Marie Api, Ph.D.

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) Board of Directors Chair, Robert Weinstein, Ph.D., announced the election of Anne Marie Api, Ph.D., earlier today. Dr. Api joined RIFM in 1984 and has served as Vice President since 2006. She succeeds James R. Romine, Ph.D., who retires on March 31, 2023.

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  • WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) Board of Directors Chair, Robert Weinstein, Ph.D., announced the election of Anne Marie Api, Ph.D., earlier today.
  • "We have great confidence in Dr. Api to build on this momentum and take the organization to the next level."
  • Dr. Api's scientific collaborations and mentorship play a primary role in RIFM's fragrance safety leadership.
  • "RIFM has never been stronger, and I look forward to continuing to deliver on our critical mission to build universal acceptance and trust in the safe use of fragrance materials through applied science and research."

Research Institute for Fragrance Materials announces the retirement of President James C. Romine, Ph.D.

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) Board of Directors Chair, Robert Weinstein, Ph.D., announced the retirement of James C. Romine, Ph.D., earlier today. Dr. Romine joined RIFM in 2015 as President of the organization; his last official day is March 31, 2023. Anne Marie Api, Ph.D., RIFM's Vice President since 2006, will serve as RIFM's President beginning April 1, 2023.

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  • Dr. Romine joined RIFM in 2015 as President of the organization; his last official day is March 31, 2023.
  • Anne Marie Api, Ph.D., RIFM's Vice President since 2006, will serve as RIFM's President beginning April 1, 2023.
  • As a result, RIFM scientists began building on their previous safety work to create truly comprehensive, science-based evaluations of fragrance ingredients."
  • Before joining RIFM, Dr. Romine was DuPont's Vice President, Product Stewardship and Regulatory Affairs.

The Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) announces 1st Annual Science Symposium

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022
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WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) will hold its first-ever virtual Annual Science Symposium on November 30, 2022, capping off a year of groundbreaking safety assessment and research publication.

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  • WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) will hold its first-ever virtual Annual Science Symposium on November 30, 2022, capping off a year of groundbreaking safety assessment and research publication.
  • RIFM holds its first Annual Science Symposium Nov 30, 2022, capping off a year of groundbreaking publication.
  • In this four-hour, multi-track event, RIFM's scientists will highlight recently published and ongoing research that will significantly impact the future of the science supporting fragrance safety.
  • The Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) assesses the safety of fragrance ingredients by the most current, internationally accepted guidelinesand has done so since its founding in 1966.

World-Class Fragrance Education Resource, The Fragrance Conservatory, Continues to Grow

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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Alongside dedicated pages on fragrance safety, well-being benefits, history and more, the website's Ingredient Directory features profiles on the scent, origins, safety, and more of individual fragrance ingredients.

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  • Alongside dedicated pages on fragrance safety, well-being benefits, history and more, the website's Ingredient Directory features profiles on the scent, origins, safety, and more of individual fragrance ingredients.
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  • The website is also supported by essential technical considerations from the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials and the International Fragrance Association.
  • Fragrance Creators established and administers the Congressional Fragrance Caucus, ensuring ongoing dialogue with members of Congress and staff.
  • Fragrance Creators also produces The Fragrance Conservatory, the comprehensive digital resource for high-quality information about fragrance www.fragranceconservatory.com .

Fragrance Creators Association Amplifies Ongoing Collaboration and Shared Commitment With the FDA to Advance State-of-the-Art Science

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Monday, October 17, 2022
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"Having worked at FDA I understand the importance of establishing trust, building mutual understanding, and exchanging the best available science with industry," said Fragrance Creators President & CEO Farah K. Ahmed.

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  • "Having worked at FDA I understand the importance of establishing trust, building mutual understanding, and exchanging the best available science with industry," said Fragrance Creators President & CEO Farah K. Ahmed.
  • Fragrance Creators Association is the trade association representing the majority of fragrance manufacturing in North America.
  • Fragrance Creators established and administers the Congressional Fragrance Caucus, ensuring ongoing dialogue with members of Congress and staff.
  • Fragrance Creators also produces The Fragrance Conservatory, the comprehensive digital resource for high-quality information about fragrance www.fragranceconservatory.com .

Fragrance Creators Catalogues Nearly 300 Ingredients, Expanding Best-in-Class Fragrance Education Resource

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Monday, February 7, 2022
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The updated Ingredient Directory features robust information on the origin, history of safe use, and more for nearly 300 well-known fragrance ingredients.

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  • The updated Ingredient Directory features robust information on the origin, history of safe use, and more for nearly 300 well-known fragrance ingredients.
  • Since its inception in December 2019, FragranceConservatory.com has informed the public using fact-based, contextualized information about fragrance and fragrance ingredients.
  • Fragrance Creators Association is the fragrance trade association representing the fragrance industry at-large.
  • Fragrance Creators established and administers the Congressional Fragrance Caucus, ensuring ongoing dialogue with members of Congress and staff.

Fragrance Creators Recognizes EPA, FDA, TTB for Synergistic Interagency Action to Help Industry Mitigate the Impacts of COVID-19

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Thursday, April 2, 2020
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At Fragrance Creators, we are committed to doing our part.

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  • At Fragrance Creators, we are committed to doing our part.
  • Fragrance Creators Association is the principal trade association representing the fragrance industry.
  • Fragrance Creators also represents companies that market finished products containing fragrance as well as those that supply fragrance ingredients, including natural extracts and other raw materials that are used in perfumery and fragrance mixtures.
  • Fragrance Creators producesFragrance Notes, the quarterly publication of record for the fragrance industry, available in print and online at fragrancenotes.org .