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fragrances french riviera : The new factory located in Saint-Cézaire, near Grasse, was constructed in 1995. To cope with the company's growth, major investments were made in 2009, taking production capacity up to 3000m², and rising to meet the latest European standards in terms of safety, hygiene and respect for the environment.
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fragrances french riviera : Over 1,000 natural and synthetic raw materials are constantly in stock, strictly selected for their quality.
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fragrances french riviera : From the very outset, SFA decided to export a large part of its goods. Over the years, its expertise has grown, as has its knowledge of the different markets. On the strength of such recognised know-how, SFA now exports 96% of its production to 79 countries.
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fragrances french riviera : Once a perfume designer has created a formula, all of the ingredients are weighed and blended then the mixture is reassessed by the perfume designer. Several readjustments may be necessary before the best result is obtained, ready to be presented to the client.
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fragrances french riviera : For SFA, who exports 96% of its production around the globe, respecting legislation is of the utmost importance. The legal department supplies all of the documents needed for products handled by the company and purchased from the company. It also implements a legal watch, to keep up to date with the latest evolutions in legislation.
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fragrances french riviera : Liquid soap, solid soap, bath foam, shower gel… The medium determines concentration and colour.
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fragrances french riviera : IFRA (International Fragrance Association): an organisation that analyses the ingredients in a scented product and recommends dosages for each type of finished product. It sometimes even bans the use of certain substances.
- The Directives in each country or zone, mainly Japan, Canada, the United States, the members of ASEAN in South-East Asia, and Australia.
