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The '''Fragrances and Flavours Association of India (FAFAI)''' is a [[Statute|statutory]] body that was formed in 1948 for developing [[company|industries]] engaged in the [[Manufacturing|manufacture]] of [[Aroma compound|Fragrances]] and [[Flavoring|Flavours]].<br />
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== History ==<br />
The Fragrances and Flavours Association of India was formed as apex body in 1948 primarily aimed for the growth and development of industries engaged in manufacturing of various products relating to various Fragrances and Flavours.<ref name="ff4">{{cite press release |title=State sees potential in fragrance sector |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/state-sees-potential-in-fragrance-sector/articleshow/95842375.cms |access-date=15 February 2023 |work=The Times of India |date=29 November 2022}}</ref><br />
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As of 2023, Rishabh C Kothari is the president of the association.<ref name="ff2">{{cite press release |title=FAFAI to organize 25th International Convention and Expo in Feb'23 at Kolkata |url=https://www.indianchemicalnews.com/general/fafai-to-organize-25th-international-convention-and-expo-in-feb23-at-kolkata-14489 |access-date=15 February 2023 |publisher=indianchemicalnews.com |date=17 August 2022}}</ref><ref name="ff3" /><br />
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== Members ==<br />
The FAFAI covers around 1000 enterprises which operates as small, medium and large units and are considered as ancillary to Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG).<ref name="ff3">{{cite press release |title=FAFAI releases first edition of Indian Fragrances and Flavours Ref List |url=http://www.fnbnews.com/Top-News/fafai-releasees-first-edition-of-indian-fragrances-and-flavours-ref-list-60778 |access-date=13 March 2023 |publisher=FNB News |date=28 August 2020}}</ref><br />
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== Raw material recommendation ==<br />
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The Fragrances and Flavours Association of India has prepared a list of more than 9000 ingredients the use of which are considered safe in manufacture of products related to various Fragrances and Flavours in India.<ref name="ff3" /><br />
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== Contribution to economy ==<br />
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The contribution of revenue from industries engaged in manufacturing of Fragrances and Flavours is estimated at around $500 million.<ref name="ff8">{{cite press release |title=Indian Fragrances and Flavours Industry fears losing its competitive advantage in the global markets; seeks relief |url=https://www.hotelierindia.com/business/10861-indian-fragrances-and-flavours-industry-fears-losing-its-competitive-advantage-in-the-global-markets-seeks-relief |access-date=15 February 2023 |publisher=hotelierindia.com |date=12 May 2020}}</ref><br />
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== Challenges ==<br />
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The industries engaged in the manufacturing of Fragrances and Flavours are facing the challenges of China due to challenges in logistics and raw material cost.<ref name="ff8" /><br />
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== See also ==<br />
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* [[Economy of India]]<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* [https://www.fafai.org/ Official site]<br />
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