Updates on Incident in Ludwigshafen from BASF

BASF's update on the force majeure at its Ludwigshafen plant states that production of key aroma ingredients like Pyranol, Methylionone 70, and DL-Menthol FG is expected to resume in late October 2024. However, full production for other aroma and nutrition ingredients, including vitamins A and E, is delayed until 2025 due to ongoing repair work and equipment checks. The company continues working to accelerate repairs while maintaining safety. Replenishing inventory and returning to "business as usual" will take several months.

BASF declared a force majeure at its Ludwigshafen plant due to a mechanical failure that disrupted production of key ingredients used in aroma and nutrition products. The failure impacted several essential products, including vitamins and aroma chemicals. While certain aroma ingredient production is expected to restart soon, the broader recovery, especially for vitamins A and E, will take longer. BASF is prioritizing safety and working to mitigate supply disruptions but anticipates challenges in fulfilling orders in the short term as repairs continue into 2025.

BASF has posted several updates regarding the force majeure:

1. **July 2024**: Initial declaration of the force majeure due to mechanical failure at Ludwigshafen affecting the production of aroma and nutrition ingredients.

2. **August 2024**: BASF reports ongoing repair efforts and communicates delays for certain products, particularly vitamins A and E.

3. **October 2024**: Production of key aroma ingredients like Pyranol is expected to resume, while broader production delays for other ingredients, especially vitamins, extend into 2025.

For more detailed information, you can view the full updates [here]

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