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A second antitrust investigation

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Global fragrance makers Givaudan, ​Firmenich and International Flavors & Fragrances face a second antitrust investigation by Indian authorities, ‌according to a regulatory document seen by Reuters. The latest case relates to alleged price collusion since 2024, said a source close to the matter, and follows an ongoing investigation into accusations that the companies struck ​labour anti-poaching deals.

— Read more in India investigates fragrance giants over price collusion, document shows at Reuters.

20 days

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International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has launched Sensora, a patent-pending pro-fragrance technology touted to make scents last longer and evolve over time. The technology works by using light to trigger the controlled release of fragrance, with its first application in liquid detergents.

According to IFF, the platform delivers scents that can last up to 20 days after activation and comes amid heightened consumer demand for longer-lasting fragrances.

— Read more in IFF introduces long-lasting light-activated fragrance tech at Personal Care Insights.

Four European and American fragrance makers must face lawsuits

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Four European and American fragrance makers must face lawsuits accusing them of conspiring to inflate prices of ingredients used to make cosmetics, cleaners and other household products, a federal judge in New Jersey has ruled.

U.S. District Judge William Martini on Friday rejected efforts by the companies — Switzerland-based Givaudan and Firmenich, which has merged with DSM Group; U.S.-based International Flavors & Fragrances and Germany's Symrise — to dismiss three proposed class action lawsuits filed in 2023 by consumers and other buyers.

Read more in Global fragrance makers must face price-fixing case, US judge rules at Reuters.

€15.9 million

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The European Commission has fined International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. and International Flavors & Fragrances IFF France SAS (together "IFF") €15.9 million ($17 million) for obstructing a Commission inspection in 2023. The Commission found that during the inspection, a senior employee of IFF intentionally deleted WhatsApp messages exchanged with a competitor.

— Read more in IFF Fined €15.9 Million For Obstructing Investigation Into Suspected Fragrance Cartel at Beautymatter.

A prospective class action

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A prospective class action filed in a New Jersey, US court last week has become the latest case mounted against fragrance giants Givaudan, Firmenich, International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) and Symrise.

The lawsuits follow the announcement of investigations by antitrust authorities in Switzerland, Europe, the UK and the US into suspected pricing collusion earlier this year.

— Read more in Lawsuits mount against Givaudan, Firmenich, IFF and Symrise amid fragrance antitrust investigation at Cosmetics Business.

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