International Fragrance Association

Perfume remains a ‘secretive trade,’ but US cleaner giant moves to transparency

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Clorox has made moves to disclose fragrance allergen ingredients in its products – does this mean others will begin to abolish their own ‘trade-secret status,’ or even remove the allergens altogether?

The European Commission wants laws curtailing the use of natural scents in perfumery

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 Perfume-makers fear EU legal blow to industry The European Commission wants to introduce new laws restricting the use of natural perfume ingredients linked to allergies. The EU estimates 1-3 percent of people in Europe are allergic or potentially allergic to ingredients found in perfumes – a number it considers high enough to justify concern. “All … Read more