10.04.22
Fragrance Creators established a next-phase collaboration with California regulators to ensure accurate implementation of the state’s cosmetics fragrance ingredient communication requirements. Together, this will support industry compliance and advance consumer education and understanding of fragrance in cosmetic and personal care products.
During a panel session at the Chem Watch Cosmetics Regulatory Summit, Dr. Paula Johnson, PhD, MPH, chief - California Safe Cosmetics Program, California Department of Public Health, and Amanda Nguyen, vice president, government affairs and legal, Fragrance Creators, presented on fragrance ingredient communication. Dr. Johnson offered insights into California law, including the Cosmetic Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient Right to Know Act. Nguyen provided an overview of the fragrance ingredient transparency landscape and highlighted the Fragrance Conservatory, an award-winning fragrance education resource.
“It is important to come together at events like the Chem Watch summit to work towards better ingredient transparency and more informed consumers,” said Dr. Johnson.
The California state regulations related to fragrance ingredient transparency require ongoing updating. The association has created customized, continually updated compliance tools for its membership and is pleased to serve as a partner to the Department to help ensure accurate updates and timely industry education.
"Strong leadership from Amanda and our staff team will continue to empower our members to drive responsible transparency and educate both consumers and the fragrance value chain at-large,” said Farah K. Ahmed, Fragrance Creators’ president and CEO.