Mission, Vision, & Values

Core Purpose

FEMA is the authoritative voice advancing the safe and responsible use of flavorings.

Vision

Universal acceptance of the value of flavorings.

Mission

FEMA advances the industry’s pivotal role in enriching consumer flavor experiences to meet consumer’s evolving taste and diet preferences. By championing our steadfast commitment to rigorous safety, sound science, innovation, and sustainability, FEMA helps ensure the highest quality flavors continue to delight consumers worldwide.

Goals

Advocacy: FEMA is the leading voice advocating for our industry and highlighting the importance of our industry’s products.
Awareness: As the industry’s voice, FEMA highlights the importance of flavorings and the flavor industry to key stakeholders with the consumer in mind.
Education: FEMA serves as the educational resource for our industry and seeks opportunities to educate key stakeholders.
Science: FEMA champions science and the safe use of flavorings and supports transparent, sound safety assessments.
Industry Intellectual Property Protection: FEMA protects intellectual property (IP) for member companies and increases understanding of the value of IP protection among key stakeholders.

Core Values

Intellectual Property

FEMA fosters relationships with professionals, organizations, coalitions and experts that support the safe and responsible use of flavorings.

Industry Connections

FEMA fosters relationships with professionals, organizations, coalitions and experts that support the safe and responsible use of flavorings.

Diversity Initiatives

FEMA believes that it’s important to recognize, validate and amplify perspectives of people of color and women to ensure equitable opportunities for everyone in the industry.

FEMA GRAS

The FEMA Expert Panel ensures the safe and responsible use of flavorings by regularly reviewing the safety of flavor ingredients, and by continually analyzing studies that affect flavors and the products in which they are used.

Publications

FEMA builds awareness of flavor safety by publishing its scientific findings in reputable, peer-reviewed journals and trade publications to contribute our expertise to protect public health.

Scholarships

FEMA supports the next generation of the flavor industry by offering promising students scholarships and providing training to emerging professionals to help them get to the next level of their careers.

Advocacy

FEMA responds to U.S. legislative and regulatory activities affecting the flavor industry while ensuring that consumers can trust that the ingredients in their food are safe.

Member Resources

Through meetings, webinars, and breaking updates, FEMA keeps our members apprised of government policy changes, advances in flavor science, and industry insights that support their business objectives.

Public Outreach

FEMA connects with others through our shared experiences with food by communicating the value and importance of flavors, science, and safety, and how flavors positively impact our lives.

Global Partnerships

FEMA works with internationally respected organizations to support the harmonization of U.S. and foreign regulations involving the manufacture, use, and labeling of flavors so that we have a common understanding of the safety of flavor ingredients.

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