Founded in 1909, the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association of the United States (FEMA) is the national association of the U.S. flavor industry. FEMA’s diverse membership includes flavor ingredient suppliers, flavor manufacturers, and flavor users. FEMA is committed to ensuring the safe and responsible use of flavoring substances.

FEMA is also a founding member of the International Organization of the Flavor Industry (IOFI), which is an association of regional and national associations of the flavor industry, headquartered in Switzerland.