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World’s Biggest Fragrance And Flavor Firms Join Forces To Champion Science In Public Policy

 
• By Lauren Nardella

Firmenich, Givaudan, IFF and Symrise have decoupled from the Fragrance Creators Association, launching their own trade association to focus on providing technical expertise in North American policy matters. “Any advocacy work has to be based on fact,” says Shawn Blythe, president of the Fragrance Science and Advocacy Council, which intends to partner strategically with FCA and other sister groups.

The newly minted Fragrance Science and Advocacy Council unites the world’s leading fragrance and flavor companies in an effort to drive science-based public policy in North America.

Announced on 16 March, the FSAC comprises Firmenich SA, Givaudan, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc

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