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On 3 February, participants of a Breakfast Event at the European Parliament in Brussels discussed the future of the EU cosmetics and fragrance sectors in the context of the Omnibus VI package on chemicals.

Today in Antwerp, IFRA attended the third European Industry Summit, where policymakers and industry representatives reviewed Europe’s industrial competitiveness and the implementation of the Antwerp Declaration.

Matthias Vey, Vice President of Scientific Affairs for IFRA will be speaking at the IFRA UK Sensitisers Seminar, taking place in London on 7 May 2026.

The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) recently contributed to the ​“Safety Assessment of Cosmetic Products in the EU” course at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), focusing on the practicalities of fragrance safety.

Geneva, 4 February 2026 – The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has published its Annual Report 2025, marking a year defined by global connection, scientific progress and strengthened engagement with regulators, members and stakeholders worldwide.

A new studyin Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology confirms that three quantitative New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) – Regression model, SARA‑ICE, and GARDSkin – can generate reliable points of departure for skin‑sensitisation quantitative risk assessment evaluated using the IDEA Reference Chemical Potency List.

On 29 January 2026, the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) organised the 7^th Review Meeting of the International Dialogue for the Evaluation of Allergens (IDEA) in Brussels.

Public consultation ongoing

Recent amendment and ongoing consultation

IFRA published an opinion in EU news outlet Euractiv urging a science-based, workable approach to the EU’s Chemicals Omnibus proposal to safeguard fragrance-sector innovation and consumer confidence.

IFRA has joined the European Commission’s Critical Chemicals Alliance to support a coordinated approach to safeguarding essential chemicals.

Geneva, 5 January 2026 – The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) announces with deep sadness the passing of its former President, Jean-Pierre Houri, who passed away on 1 January 2026 at the age of 81. IFRA extends its sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.