By: ICN Bureau
Last updated : October 20, 2025 6:21 pm
The new site will enrich its Active Beauty business’ commitment to create high-performing active cosmetic ingredients that meet evolving consumer needs
Givaudan, the global leader in Fragrance & Beauty, has announced the opening of its new White Biotechnology Innovation Centre (BIC) in Toulouse. This state-of-the-art site strengthens Givaudan capabilities, advancing research and development, and accelerating the creation of high-precision beauty ingredients. Positioned within Givaudan’s biotechnology R&D and innovation ecosystem, the site will work in synergy with the other centres in Orsay and in Pomacle.
Givaudan Active Beauty imagines, designs, and creates iconic molecules that consumers love – leveraging biotechnology to deliver exceptional results. The BIC in Toulouse will feature cutting-edge laboratories that consolidate Givaudan’s expertise in white biotechnology, including a dedicated fermentation lab and biocatalysis development area. New scientific concepts can be efficiently scaled up and transformed into next-generation ingredients.
“Opening the White Biotechnology Innovation Centre in Toulouse is a milestone in Givaudan’s strategy to pioneer sustainable and scientifically supported cosmetic ingredients. This new centre reinforces Givaudan’s global footprint, enhancing collaboration across our different sites to co-create the future of beauty, in line with our 2030 strategy,” Gilles Andrier, CEO, Givaudan, said.
“This Innovation Centre is designed to foster teamwork and creativity between marketing and R&D. It will allow us to service our customers with original and award-winning innovative ingredient solutions,” Markus Rassmann, Head of Active Beauty, added.
Built with sustainability and innovation at its core, this new site in Toulouse enhances Givaudan’s collaborative capabilities, advancing the future of beauty through nature and science.