Latest updates

On 25 March 2026 the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) hosted a webinar exploring the role of the IFRA Standards in supporting risk-based product stewardship across the fragrance industry.

Belgium has added terpinyl acetate multi to the EU Registry of Intentions, signalling plans to submit a harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) dossier for the substance by 31 December 2027.

Brussels, 24 March 2026 – In recent months, European consumers and policymakers have been increasingly exposed to misleading and inaccurate claims regarding the safety of cosmetic and fragrance products and their future regulation. These include assertions that the Omnibus VI revision would relax safety rules for carcinogenic substances, lower safety standards through regulatory simplification, or that cosmetic products pose significant health risks. Such claims are unfounded. Their growing volume risks undermining informed policymaking and public trust.

IFRA presented latest scientific work on furocoumarins and industry implementation approach

Public webinar on The IFRA Standards: Risk-Based Product Stewardship in the Fragrance Industry. This IFRA webinar is primarily aimed at stakeholders active, or based in, India.

France has announced on the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) Registry of Intentions its plan to submit a CLH dossier for terpineol (EC/​List No. 701−188−3; no CAS number provided) by 31 December 2026:

Recent developments under EU chemicals legislation affect a number of fragrance ingredients.

The EU ​“One Substance One Assessment” (OSOA) package was published in the Official Journal on 12 December 2025 and entered into force on 1 January 2026.

IFRA and IOFI have published the 2025 edition of the IFRA-IOFI Labelling Manual, prepared by the joint GHS Task Force. The Manual was released on 15 January.

Fragrance value chain professionals gain practical guidance on Nagoya Protocol compliance and the emerging Cali Fund framework

IFRA Asia Pacific engages with the Singapore Chemical Industry Council to advance regulatory dialogue and regional cooperation

A visit to IFRA member company IFF’s Tilburg site highlighted how innovation, sustainability, and EU chemicals policy connect on the factory floor. The discussions focused on the practical impact of Omnibus VI on Europe’s fragrance industry and competitiveness.