Fragrance Creators Association Appoints Chief Scientist

Fragrance Creators Association has promoted Darci Ferrer to chief scientist, overseeing the association’s regulatory science program advocating for greener chemistry, state-of-the art fragrance technology and innovation, safety, and more.
 
Through the organization’s scientific programs and technical committees and task forces, Ferrer leads over 150 scientists, including thought leaders in the fields of environmental and human safety, research and development, regulatory affairs, worker safety, product stewardship and other specialized capabilities.
 
Fragrance Creators represents the majority of fragrance manufacturing in the U.S. and Canada on a comprehensive array of issues, as well as interests along the fragrance value chain, through its diverse membership of small and large innovative fragrance and finished product companies. Under the association’s Regulatory Science Executive Committee—chaired by Christopher Choi, Ph.D., of Takasago—Ferrer directs a network of over a thousand scientists from a variety of disciplines—135 toxicologists, 225 chemists, 220 regulatory scientists, 250 experts in quality assurance and control, 120 sustainability specialists, and more.
 
New Responsibilities
 
In her new role, she will lead expanded regulatory strategy development, oversee multidisciplinary scientific review of government risk evaluations and proposed regulations, manage the development of advanced compliance tools, and further strengthen cross-stakeholder coordination and key relationships.
 
Ferrer will continue serving as the fragrance industry’s science liaison for the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM), and will actively engage with the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) and technical work groups within other international and domestic entities—including the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), Personal Care Products Council (PCPC), Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA), and others—while continuing to serve in leadership roles in coalitions comprised of over 150 U.S. trade associations. Ferrer will work to advance scientific integrity and appropriate alignment around the globe and across industry sectors.
 
“Darci’s high standards for scientific excellence, leadership skills, and experience make her uniquely qualified to lead our world-class group of scientists committed to ensuring good science grows and continues to underpin our premier advocacy, regulatory, and communication programs,” said Farah K. Ahmed, president & CEO, Fragrance Creators. “In her year of tenure, she has further elevated the association’s technical regulatory program; expanded key relationships in the scientific community; and evolved our strategic approach to prioritizing sound science, green chemistry and the importance and benefits of fragrance in everyday life.”
 
“Darci is a key asset to the association as we continue to operationalize our commitment to staying true to the facts and the science,” said Robert Weinstein, Ph.D., chairman, Fragrance Creators Board of Directors, and president & CEO, Robertet USA. “Responsible industry stewardship means not only supporting and leveraging high-quality science, but also ensuring a diverse variety of holistic, scientific perspectives underpin all of our positions—because truth matters.”