EVENTS & MEETINGS
President & CEO Farah K. Ahmed
Speaks at 2018 Air Care Summit
Fragrance Creators Association President and
CEO Farah K. Ahmed presented at the first-ever
HCPA Air Care Summit, which took place as part of
HCPA’s annual mid-year meeting on May 18, 2018
at the Gaylord National Resort in National Harbor,
Maryland. The Summit was aimed at improving
“understanding of what consumers are expecting from
brands, fostering discussion of the benefits of air care
products and illustrating ways diverse stakeholders can
work effectively to educate consumers, workers and the
media.”
Ahmed provided an overview of the fragrance
industry, its safety program, and the complex regulatory
requirements fragrances must meet.
She also invited attendees to reengage with
association under its new name and branding—formerly
known as IFRANA, now Fragrance Creators—and
explained how building trust and sharing values are key
to our future efforts in debunking false information,
promoting, protecting, and endearing everyone to
fragrance and fragranced products.
Fragrance Creators Meets with U.S.
Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross
In May 2018, President & CEO of Fragrance Creators
Association Farah K. Ahmed joined industry leaders to
meet with United States Secretary of Commerce, Wilbur
Ross. President Trump relies heavily on Secretary Ross,
and the Secretary advises on international trade issues
as well as regulatory activity and reform. Secretary
Ross offered insights on trade and emphasized the
need to protect intellectual property, both of which are
important to the fragrance industry. He also discussed
the Administration’s approach to the federal regulatory
framework and how agencies are working together to
assess and streamline existing and potential regulations.
Secretary Ross’ business experience includes a chemical
distribution company, so he was eager to learn more
about fragrance innovation and difficulties with EPA’s
administration of its New Chemicals Program. The
Secretary encouraged us to continue to communicate
our needs with the Commerce Department. Fragrance
Creators looks forward to future opportunites to further
engage with the Administration. FN
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