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IFRA joins industry call to halt EU-US tariffs

IFRA joins industry call to halt EU-US tariffs

IFRA has joined more than 70 European and American industry associations to call for a suspension of tariffs in the trade dispute between the European Union and the United States.

EU flags outside the Berlaymont building, Brussels

IFRA gives cautious welcome to new EU chemicals strategy

The International Fragrance Association has given a cautious welcome to the publication of a new EU chemicals strategy, signaling its willingness to contribute to plans that support environmental protection and innovation and that are based on sound science.

IFRA becomes member of leading Indian business body

IFRA becomes member of leading Indian business body

​The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has joined the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) as it works to promote the safe use and enjoyment of fragrance in India.

IFRA joins cross-industry call on EU chemicals rules

IFRA joins cross-industry call on EU chemicals rules

Nineteen industry associations have asked the European Commission President not to fundamentally reform the REACH chemicals legislation as part of its Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability.

Julia Raquet (left) and Ilaria Resta (right), new members of the IFRA Board

IFRA welcomes new Board members

​The Board of Directors of the International Fragrance Association welcomed two new women members at its online meeting on Friday 5 June.

Hans Holger Gliewe at the IFRA Annual Meeting in Paris in November 2018.

New IFRA Chair and Board of Directors take office

Hans Holger Gliewe has taken office as the new Chairman of The International Fragrance Association. Hans Holger, who has served on the IFRA Board since 2017, succeeds Michael Carlos in the role.

A new chapter for Britain and Europe

A new chapter for Britain and Europe

Brexit Day is here: a unique and significant moment in the history of the United Kingdom and Europe. Now is the time to focus on what's next.

Helping people to enjoy fragrance with confidence: IFRA announces revisions to global safe use initiative

Helping people to enjoy fragrance with confidence: IFRA announces revisions to global safe use initiative

The International Fragrance Association is publishing an update to its flagship safe use program, the IFRA Standards. The IFRA Standards set maximum use levels on the use of certain fragrances in finished consumer goods products based on scientific research into potential health and environmental effects. The latest updaterepresents the most significant change to the Standards in many years.

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Promoting the safe and sustainable use of fragrance

The International Fragrance Association, founded in 1973, represents the interests of the fragrance industry worldwide. IFRA's mission is to promote the safe and sustainable use of fragrance.

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