Fragrance Price Fixing
This case alleges that the defendants engaged in an unlawful conspiracy to fix, raise, maintain, and control prices, as well as manipulate the market and customer distribution for fragrances utilized in a wide range of products. These products include luxury fragrances, cosmetics, as well as everyday consumer goods such as breakfast cereal, shampoo, body wash, toothpaste, detergents, personal care products, cosmetics, and retail fragrances across Canada and other locations.
Furthermore, the case alleges that the defendants entered into agreements to restrict the supply of specific fragrances and prevent competitors from supplying certain customers. The misconduct targeted both direct and indirect consumers of Fragrances and associated end products, resulting in increased prices.
The defendants are Firmenich International Sa, DSM-Firmenich AG, Firmenich of Canada Limited, Givaudan SA, Givaudan Canada CO., International Flavours and Fragrances Inc., International Flavours & Fragrances Inc. (Canada) Ltd, Symrise AG, And Symrise Pet Food Canada (Spf).
The Court will decide at a later date if the case will proceed as a class action.
The case seeks to represent all persons in Canada who purchased fragrances and products containing fragrances since August 14, 2018.
- July 12, 2023: Statement of claim was issued.
- Statement of Claim – issued July 12, 2023
