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30 May 2024 10:47

SHIFTing priorities in Europe: Recommendations from the fragrance industry for the EU 2024-2029 mandate

With the 2024 European Union elections ahead, the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has published a series of policy recommendations. With five policy recommendations, IFRA reaffirms its commitment to advancing safe, sustainable, and innovative fragrance practices and offers concrete suggestions to help incoming EU policy makers shift towards a more competitive, resilient European Union.

23 April 2024 12:45

European Parliament votes to approve revision of chemicals rules

Brussels, 23 April 2024 – Cosmetics Europe and the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) today welcomed the European Parliament vote on the revision of the Regulation on the Classification, Labelling and Packing of chemicals (CLP). The vote confirms the text agreed between the co-legislators and will help support the future of the natural ingredients used in cosmetics and fragrances.

22 April 2024 12:33

IFRA releases video Annual Report for the first time

Geneva, 22 April 2024 – The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) today announced the release of its 2023 Annual Report, detailing a year of progress and strategic initiatives across the global fragrance industry.

16 April 2024 18:49

IFRA announces new Board members to bolster the organization's reach

Geneva, 16 April 2024 – The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors.

2 April 2024 12:27

IFRA Appoints Dr Caroline Li as New Regional Director for Asia Pacific

Geneva, 2 April 2024 – The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) today announced the appointment of Caroline Li as the new Regional Director for the Asia Pacific (APAC) Region, effective immediately. Dr Li succeeds Rohaya Mamat, IFRA's strategic initiatives in this key growth region.

28 March 2024 16:33

IFRA announces launch of the 2024 Volume of Use survey

The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) is pleased to announce the commencement of its 2024 Volume of Use (VoU) survey.

26 March 2024 11:28

Press release: Fragrance sector signs Antwerp Declaration

The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has put its name to the Antwerp Declaration for a European Industrial Deal. The Declaration calls for an EU industrial strategy to complete the EU Green Deal, with the aim of boosting investment and keeping high quality jobs in Europe.

6 December 2023 10:37

Cosmetics Europe and IFRA welcome the agreement on the CLP revision

Brussels, 06 December 2023 – Cosmetics Europe and the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) welcomed the provisional agreement between the European Parliament and the Council on the revision of the Regulation on the Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Chemical Substances and Mixtures (CLP), reached yesterday following the trilogue discussions.

14 November 2023 17:46

EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability: Fragrance and cosmetics value chain visit Murcia lemon fields to highlight need for balanced regulation

Murcia, 14 November 2023 – Five associations active in the fragrance and cosmetics value chains in Europe and in Spain have come together to organize a two-day visit to the Murcian lemon fields. This highlights the positive contribution of the sector in the Green Transition, matched with a willingness to exchange with all parties involved.

4 October 2023 14:33

IFRA and Cosmetics Europe welcome European Parliament’s support for the CLP revision

Brussels, 4 October 2023 – The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) and Cosmetics Europe today welcomed the European Parliament’s support for the revision of the Regulation on the Classification, Labeling and Packaging of Chemical Substances and Mixtures (CLP).
Changes to the CLP appreciated by IFRA and Cosmetics Europe include the classification of renewable substances of botanical orig

24 July 2023 15:14

Update to the International Fragrance Association’s ‘Safe use’ program reinforces user confidence

Geneva, 24 July 2023 - IFRA has developed and published the 51st Amendment to the IFRA Standards, updating and reinforcing its safe use program. The IFRA Standards underpin and promote the safe and sustainable use of fragrances in consumer products. They are the product of peer reviewed research and safety analysis, and mandatory for IFRA members.
“IFRA regularly introduces updates to its produ

17 July 2023 12:40

IFRA Green Chemistry Compass: consultation and webinar

The IFRA-IOFI Sustainability Charter defines the collective framework for common sustainability actions at the flavor and fragrance sectors' levels.
To meet the charter element 2.3, 'We are inspired by Green Chemistry', the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has developed the IFRA Green Chemistry Compass, a harmonized tool in a wider sustainability toolbox.
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