Latest updates

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.

Geneva, 12 December 2025 – The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has opened the public consultation on the latest update to its safe use program, the IFRA Standards – the fragrance industry’s risk-based product stewardship system. The consultation, focused on the 52^nd Amendment to the IFRA Standards, is now underway and will remain open until 12 June 2026.

IFRA’s Director for Europe, Aurélie Perrichet, highlights a critical moment for the future of safe and creative fragrance in Europe as discussions advance on the Chemicals Omnibus.

The truth is simple: fragrance safety is not left to chance. It is built into the rules, the testing, the assessments and the people whose job it is to make sure fragranced products are safe to use every day.

A growing number of regions are engaging in open, science-based discussions on fragrance ingredients.