CIMAP signs pact with RIFM to standardise fragrance oils

The Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP) has signed an agreement with US-based Research Institute for Fragrant Materials (RIFM) for improving the quality of fragrant oils. The pact was signed by Dr. Anil Kumar Tripathi, Director CSIR-CIMAP and Mr. Jim Romane, President of the RIFM at the conclusion of the two-day annual conference of the International Fragrance Association in Paris.

Since the RIFM internationally standardises the quality of fragrant materials, it will give a big boost to the fragrance quality in India, CIMAP said. “The pact will go a long way in standardising the fragrant material produced in India and bring it to an international level,” a CIMAP spokesperson said adding that the CSIR, under the “aroma mission” was aiming to enhance production of fragrant materials.

To increase the acceptability and demand of Indian fragrances on a global level, a team of the RIFM had visited the Lucknow headquarter of CIMAP earlier in 2018. The deliberations during the visit resulted in the signing of the MoU.