Fragrance Industry Focused On IP Protection, Possible TSCA Reform
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Attendees and panelists at the International Fragrance Association North America’s annual business meeting identified key issues facing the industry, including intellectual-property protection, potential reforms to U.S. chemicals law and sustainability,
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