The International Fragrance Association North America took a break from its higher-stakes advocacy work Nov. 1 to give US lawmakers and congressional staffers a "scent experience." Perfumers from six of the group's biggest members were on hand with "Scents of Home," joined by Monell Center researchers to educate attendees on the mechanics of scent and the important role it plays in people's lives.
The International Fragrance Association North America put ingredient disclosure pressures and other policy concerns briefly out of mind at the start of November, holding an event in Washington simply celebrating the "goodness of fragrance."
“Usually when we’re on the Hill, if it's during our lobby day or in meetings with particular members, it's much...