Givaudan has entered into a joint venture agreement with ChemCom SA, a company in the field of olfactory receptor technology. The new company, named TecnoScent, will build on ChemCom's proprietary receptor technology and focus on the discovery and development of innovative fragrance ingredients. This partnership shall strengthen Givaudan's sensory innovation and technology platform by creating a unique center of expertise combining biotechnology and leading fragrance expertise and experience.
World's first toxicology testing strategy without animal testing adopted by OECD
The world’s first toxicology testing strategy without animal testing has been approved by the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development). The testing strategy consists of three so-called alternative methods. They can be used to predict whether a substance causes allergic ... more
IIVS Collaborates with BASF and Givaudan to Validate a Non-animal Test for Regulatory Submissions
The Institute for In Vitro Sciences (IIVS), with an established track record in the validation of alternatives to animal testing, is teaming up with BASF and Givaudan to validate an improved skin sensitization reactivity method to address the needs of toxicologists and regulators. Scientist ... more
A Fragrance That Breaks the Rules
Approximately one third of all fragrances on the market contain vetiver oil as a key ingredient, for which no synthetic odorant is commercially available. Instead it has to be distilled from the dried roots of vetiver grass. To find out about the structural requirements of vetiver odorants, ... more
Givaudan is the leading company in the flavours and fragrance industry with a vision to be the Essential Source of Sensory Innovation for customers, driven by a mutual passion for excellence. Through unique sensory expertise and consumer insight, Givaudan provides customers with the taste ... more
Givaudan is the leading company in the flavours and fragrance industry with a vision to be the Essential Source of Sensory Innovation for customers, driven by a mutual passion for excellence. Through unique sensory expertise and consumer insight, Givaudan provides customers with the taste ... more
Givaudan is the leading company in the flavours and fragrance industry with a vision to be the Essential Source of Sensory Innovation for customers, driven by a mutual passion for excellence. Through unique sensory expertise and consumer insight, Givaudan provides customers with the taste ... more
ChemCom is dedicated to become a major player in the discovery of products and tools relevant to chemosensory technologies: e.g. taste, olfaction and other sensory modalities. ChemCom offers products and services to food, cosmetic, agricultural, industrial, pharmaceutical and biomedical in ... more
