Research Institute for Fragrance Materials and American Society of Perfumers to present The Science Behind What You Create

The in-person program will connect fragrance creation with the independent science that supports safe use.

MAHWAH, N.J., Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Research Institute for Fragrance Materials and the American Society of Perfumers will present The Science Behind What You Create: Fragrance Safety Brought to Life on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Fairfield Hotel & Suites, 690 US-46, Fairfield, NJ 07004.

Created for professional perfumers and others working across the fragrance community, the program will explain how RIFM safety assessments support the ingredients available to creators. Anne Marie Api, PhD, Fellow ATS, President of RIFM, and Danielle Botelho, PhD, Director of Scientific Operations, will discuss the role of exposure science, independent review, non-animal methods, and Maximum Acceptable Concentrations (MAC) in fragrance safety assessment.

RIFM's MAC values form the scientific foundation for the IFRA Standards. They are developed from peer-reviewed scientific data and realistic consumer exposure information, then reviewed by an independent Expert Panel. This system supports both fragrance safety and continued access to the materials perfumers use.

The event will run from 9:00 AM to noon Eastern Time, beginning with breakfast and networking. The presentation will begin at 9:30 AM, followed by guided scent sampling. The program will be open to all. Registration is $50 for ASP and RIFM members and $60 for all other attendees.

Additional event and registration information is available here.

About RIFM

Founded in 1966, the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials is an independent nonprofit organization that evaluates the safety of fragrance ingredients through scientifically rigorous, peer-reviewed research. RIFM's work provides the scientific foundation for the IFRA Standards and supports the safe use of fragrance ingredients worldwide.

About the American Society of Perfumers

American Society of Perfumers (ASP) is a non-profit organization founded in 1947. It is a premier organization dedicated to fostering excellence, creativity, and education within the fragrance industry. Through its events and initiatives, ASP supports perfumers in their professional growth and advances the art and science of fragrance creation.

Contact: Gary Sullivan, Director of Marketing & Communications, RIFM, [email protected]

SOURCE Research Institute for Fragrance Materials