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Dr. Isabelle Lee to Deliver Keynote Address at the 8th World Candle Congress

The Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) is excited to announce that Dr. Isabelle Lee, the Principal Scientist, will present the keynote address at the upcoming 8th World Candle Congress. This prominent event will take place from May 5 to May 8, 2025, at the Rosen Centre in Orlando, Florida, and is expected to attract professionals and enthusiasts from the candle industry worldwide.

Dr. Lee, an expert in safety assessment and research on skin sensitization, plans to discuss her extensive findings in a presentation titled "Exposure to Fragrance Ingredients in Consumer Products Is Extremely Low." Her talk promises to shed light on crucial insights gathered from RIFM's peer-reviewed research regarding fragrance ingredient exposure.

In recent years, Dr. Lee has led a groundbreaking study examining the real-world use of more than 3,000 fragrance ingredients across over 70 categories of consumer products, utilizing market data from 75 countries and more than 25 million product scans. Interestingly, her results indicate that exposure levels of fragrance ingredients were consistently below established safety thresholds, often to a striking degree.

"I’m honored to speak at this critical global forum for candle safety," stated Dr. Lee, expressing her enthusiasm for sharing vital data that bolsters confidence in fragrance safety in everyday products that bring joy and comfort to people. Her research endeavors contribute significantly to building a solid understanding of fragrance usage and safety, underpinned by a science-based approach that has become a cornerstone for the industry.

The comprehensive low-exposure study published by Dr. Lee highlights a pivotal benchmark that amalgamates extensive datasets to enhance fragrance safety science. The findings support informed decision-making among regulators and manufacturers while emphasizing the importance of consumer safety in fragrance use.

In her research, the utilization of global market data ensures a robust examination of fragrance usage patterns, setting a new standard for safety assessments in the industry. With such extensive investigations, Dr. Lee's research reflects RIFM's commitment to ensuring fragrance ingredients remain safe for both consumers and the environment.

For those looking to dive deeper into the real-world exposure to fragrance, RIFM has shared a short video that visualizes this critical research. You can view it here.

As the world looks forward to more insights into fragrance safety, Dr. Isabelle Lee’s participation at the World Candle Congress reaffirms the commitment of RIFM to uphold the highest standards of fragrance ingredient safety through continuous research and evaluation.

About RIFM

The Research Institute for Fragrance Materials, known as RIFM, was founded to analyze and evaluate scientific data concerning the safety of fragrance ingredients. Their mission focuses on ensuring the safety of fragrances utilized by consumers and protecting the environment. RIFM's findings and research are critically evaluated by an independent Expert Panel for Fragrance Safety and are made accessible to the public through peer-reviewed publications.

Media Contact

For more details, reach out to:
Gary Sullivan
Marketing & Communications Manager
Research Institute for Fragrance Materials, Inc.
Email: [email protected]

Join us in celebrating the ongoing efforts to establish a safe and enjoyable fragrance experience for all.