The Ministry of the Environment of Chile celebrated Odour/Odor Day (2 December) with a special seminar held both onsite and broadcast online via YouTube. The seminar was organised by the Department of Noise, Light and Odours of the Ministry of the Environment (MMA) within the framework of the Strategy for Odour Management in Chile. Its aim was to provide an informative space for dialogue about the progress and challenges in environmental odour management in the country.

  A few years ago, the AMIGO Society approved the establishment of the 2nd of December as “Odour/Odor Day”. The idea was to encourage any organisation to plan activities and initiatives to celebrate this day. In 2025, several regulatory agencies met in Chile to discuss odour regulation. Representatives from various agencies related to the environment, health, and wastewater management shared different approaches adopted in the country to address odour impacts.

   Olfasense GmbH invites industry professionals to mark April 28-29, 2026, for its annual Odour Workshop on Product & Material Testing at their laboratory facilities in Kiel, Germany. This event targets sectors involved in odour evaluation, offering presentations by specialists, hands-on lab sessions on sensory and molecular techniques, and one-on-one discussions.

   Attendees will explore odour measurement methods, including GC-MS, GC-Sniffing, and panel training, building on successful prior editions like the 2024 workshop featuring keynote speakers and practical sessions on sample preparation and indoor evaluations. Limited to 35 participants for optimal interaction, the programme details are forthcoming, with early bird registration available now.