7 Organizations in the Perfume Industry that You Need to Pay Attention To
If you are involved in the perfume industry and you are not paying attention to new regulations, ingredient sourcing trends, and new technologies then you will get left behind. The fragrance industry is constantly changing. Whether you are on the supplier side or the consumer side of the industry, you need to be keeping up to date with new innovations and changes. These are some of the key organizations you need to have your eyes on.
International Fragrance Association (IFRA)
This organization provides a framework for sustainable ingredients sourcing and oversees perfume regulations that align with consumer rights. By providing transparency to the consumer and setting standards for perfume products that protect the consumer and the environment, this organization is vital in maintaining a safe industry. Currently, 80% of all perfume brands are a member of the IFRA.
World Perfumery Congress
This organization provides a 3-day event for perfumers across the world to convene and discuss:
key factors driving innovation in fragrance
global trends
regulatory updates
latest innovations in technology
International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF)
This organization helps further environmental sustainability with ingredients procurement by improving the strength, transparency, traceability, and diversity of supply chains. The IFF also is key in measuring industry-wide impacts through life cycle assessments and promoting IFF compliant vendors.
Fragrance Creators Association
This organization is dedicated to connecting perfume ingredients producers in the United States and Canada. It functions as a way to promote best practices in ingredient manufacturing as well as a way to help people find employment in the perfume industry.
American Society of Perfumers (ASP)
This organization is designed to uphold the high standards of professional perfumery in the Unite States and internationally members through apprenticeships and networking events. The annual events hosted by the ASP are intended to engage with consumers and better understand the direction of the perfume industry as well as to foster collaboration between perfumers.
Société Française des Parfumeurs
The mission of the French Society of Perfumers is to bring together the perfume industry and to promote the study of all artistic, scientific, technical, educational, and historical facets of the industry. The members of this organization also work towards preserving perfumery traditions and the excellence of the French perfume industry.
Fragrance Foundation
This organization is designed to foster cooperation within the perfume industry and support industry-wide initiatives. It also provides educational opportunities through its online community and in-person events.