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Anne Marie Api

President, Research Institute for Fragrance Materials

Dr. Anne Marie Api was elected to serve as President of The Research Institute for Fragrance Materials, Inc. (RIFM) by the RIFM Board of Directors, a role she took on beginning in April 2023. Previously, Dr. Api served as Vice President of RIFM, a position she has held since 2006. RIFM is an independent international scientific organization that tests and evaluates the safety of fragrance materials. Dr. Api combines an advanced knowledge of fragrance ingredient safety, senior leadership experience, an excellent work ethic, and exceptional communication skills to establish a quality record of managing fragrance ingredient safety at RIFM. In addition, she is committed to investigating new scientific methodologies to keep RIFM at the cutting edge of advancements in toxicology. She is also committed to educating and inspiring others on current and future goals. Dr. Api earned a Doctor of Philosophy from Aston University in Birmingham, England. In 2020, she became a Fellow of the Academy of Toxicological Sciences (ATS). Dr. Api has authored over 100 scientific publications and is a member of numerous scientific organizations. Dr. Api received the 2018 Toxicology Forum Philippe Shubik Distinguished Scientist Award. The Philippe Shubik Award honors an individual in the field of toxicology who has led a long and productive career in toxicology and who has made significant and noteworthy contributions to the field of toxicology. Every year, the Mid-Atlantic Society of Toxicology presents the Ambassador of Toxicology Award at their annual local meeting to a toxicologist in the Mid-Atlantic region who has made significant contributions to the field of toxicology. In 2024, the theme was consumer care toxicology, and Dr. Api was the unanimous choice for the award.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tuesday Dec 8

Air Care Division Meeting: Scientific Update

This session will provide an update on the latest scientific research examining the toxicity of air care product ingredients and the impact of everyday consumer products on indoor air quality, including ingredients under consideration for potential listing under California’s Proposition 65.

 

Attendees will hear about emerging scientific developments, discuss their potential implications for the air care products industry, and explore HCPA’s strategy and opportunities for future engagement.

 

Speakers:

Anne Marie Api, President, Research Institute for Fragrance Materials

Yax Thakkar, Principal Scientist, Research Institute for Fragrance Materials