Fragrance Creators Association Releases Statement Regarding Potential Tariff Impacts

Fragrance Creators Association’s (FCA) President and CEO Farah K. Ahmed issued the following statement in response to recent media coverage of potential tariff impacts on fragrance formulations or ingredients:

“As the leading voice representing the over $30 billion US fragrance industry—a critical input into an over $2 trillion domestic consumer products sector—the Fragrance Creators Association (FCA) appreciates recent media interest on potential tariffs affecting fragrance materials. While such coverage raises valid concerns, it often overlooks the administration’s broader economic plan, which includes deregulation, tax initiatives, energy security measures, and domestic manufacturing support—factors that may help counterbalance tariff-related costs. It also does not consider the comprehensive tariff review process requiring the USTR, Commerce and Treasury to examine all trade agreements and policies by April 1, 2025—a review in which FCA is actively participating.

“It’s important to note that FCA’s past engagement with the first Trump Administration successfully prevented over $900 million in proposed tariffs, partly by demonstrating the unique sourcing of fragrance ingredients—such as French lavender, Italian bergamot, and Bulgarian rose—reliant on specific, irreplaceable/unduplicatable microclimates. Our history of data-driven collaboration with government officials has consistently protected consumers and the fragrance supply chain while supporting jobs and economic growth. Although new tariffs warrant close attention, FCA remains confident that a full understanding of the administration’s pro-growth goals—along with the fragrance sector’s global interdependencies—will guide balanced trade measures. We look forward to continued dialogue to ensure any future policies align with both the needs of our members and the interest of consumers, preserving choice and affordability in the marketplace.”