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26 November 2024 / 28 November 2024 by Pell Wall (admin) | Leave a Comment
Fragrances are a core component of countless cosmetic products, but not all aroma chemicals are deemed safe for consumers. In the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA), the use of fragrance ingredients is tightly regulated under Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009. This ensures that ingredients in cosmetics are evaluated for safety, allergenicity, and toxicity. […]
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30 July 2014 / 26 April 2024 by Pell Wall (Chris) | Leave a Comment
Mystery Perfumery has always glorified the floral and for centuries perfumers have sought ways to extract the essence from real flowers to incorporate into their creations. With many flowers this quest has met with considerable success, with a few commercially viable products produced that are still used in modern perfumery: rose and jasmine being the […]
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6 December 2012 by Pell Wall (Chris) | Leave a Comment
For the second time in succession I find myself presenting a video that gives a great insight into the world of fragrance creation. This time it was made by IFRA North America – the NA branch of the International Fragrance Association – and it features interviews with several perfumers and others involved in the creation […]
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15 October 2012 / 26 April 2024 by Pell Wall (Chris) | Leave a Comment
This year, for the second time ever, IFRA UK (formerly known as the British Fragrance Association) is hosting a Fragrance Forum at the Royal Society in Carlton House Terrace, London on Thursday 18th October 2012. I’m proud to say that Pell Wall Perfumes will be one of the sponsors of the event. The theme for the […]
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1 October 2012 by Pell Wall (Chris) | 1 Comment on The 26 Ingredients
Whether you look at the labels on fragrances you buy or make fragrances yourself and hope to sell them, an understanding of what is on the label and why can be useful. Below I’m listing a lot of materials that you may see on a label. Don’t make the mistake of assuming that because these […]
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27 April 2012 by Pell Wall (Chris) | Leave a Comment
At the European Parliament Expo on Trade Secrets, earlier this year, IFRA decided to publish a full fragrance formula ‘for the first time’ and copies of the formula and the fragrance made with it were given to politicians as part of a lobbying campaign to raise awareness of the importance of trade secrets to the fragrance industry.That […]
Compliance DIY IFRA Making your own perfume Standards
25 April 2012 by Pell Wall (Chris) | Leave a Comment
IFRA Standards International FRagrance Association I’m always being asked, by people starting out in the make-your-own-perfume business what these are and how they apply to fragrances. Most people not in the industry seem to find the IFRA website a bit difficult to navigate too, so I thought I’d make up a summary list for quick reference. This […]
