Meet the Socio-Economic Committee:
Mr Eduardo Mattoso
Chair of the Socio-Economic Committee
Brazil
Mr Zieger Lin
Vice-Chair of the Socio-Economic Committee
China
Dr John Cavallo
Committee Member
USA
Ms Catherine Crowley
Committee Member
South Africa
Mr Hussein Fakhry
Committee Member
Egypt
Ms Agnes Gendry-Hearn
Committee Member
United Kingdom
Dr Geemon Korah
Committee Member
India
Aims:
To undertake, compile and publish overviews of the production of essential oils and related products in different parts of the world and share this information through IFEAT communications (Socio-Economic Reports – SERs
To cooperate with the Scientific & Education Committees on shared matters
To promote the assessment of the environmental impact and the reduction of the carbon footprint of actors in the industry, and of the industry overall
To expand IFEAT interactions with institutions/organisations/associations related to the mandate of the Committee, so as to broaden IFEAT reach and potential partnerships
To seek out new oils that can be commercially produced in developing regions of the world through the New Essential Oils Project (NEO) together with the Scientific Committee
Goals:
To utilise SERs to lobby for greater recognition of the positive social impact of the industry
To share information on production of essential oils to members, relevant contacts, other associations and government bodies
To promote a more sustainable industry (including initiatives related to the reduction of carbon footprint)
To bring hitherto unknown oils to the mainstream and facilitate improvement in livelihoods where possible