The table given below lists the known sensory-orientated societies (organizations). The “type” column indicates whether the society has individual members or member organizations. The “contact” column generally contains a hyperlink to the societies web site.
| Global |
ASTM International Committee E18 on Sensory Evaluation |
Individuals or organizations |
Since 1960, ASTM Committee E18 on Sensory Evaluation
has been promoting knowledge, stimulating research, and developing
principles and standards for sensory evaluation. Committee E18 covers
more than 30 standards and many volumes to educate and inform industry
professionals. Individual and organization stakeholders are invited to
join and participate in ASTM Committee E18. |
E18 web site |
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| Europe |
European Sensory Network |
Organizations |
Brings together 23 member organisations acting in 16
European countries, and four non-European countries. This international
forum was created for discussion and collaboration among the best
research institutions involved in sensory and consumer sciences and to
ensure methods were practical and accessible to the industry. All ESN
members have a high standard of competence in sensory analysis within
their respective countries. |
ESN web site |
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| Italy |
Italian Society of Sensory Science |
Individuals |
Founded in 2002, the Italian Society of Sensory Science
aims to further the development and applications of Sensory Science,
with a specific attention to promote research and discussion, to share
knowledge and to teaching |
ISSS web site |
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| North America/Global |
The Society of Sensory Professionals |
Individuals |
Non-profit society formed to advance the field of
sensory evaluation, including consumer research, and the role/work of
sensory professionals, for the purpose of sharing knowledge, exchanging
ideas, mentoring and educating its members |
SSP web site |
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| North Amercia |
Sensory & Consumer Sciences Division of IFT |
Individuals |
Established as a means of communication among sensory
professionals, providing a focal point for discussion of problems of
common interest and a means for designating areas of needed research and
implementing solutions to common problems |
SCSD web site |
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