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15 November 2022 13:06

“Fragrance serves essential consumer needs; we must step up to support sustainability” says IFRA at Global Fragrance Summit 2022

Geneva/São Paulo, 14 November 2022 – The fourth Global Fragrance Summit – the first to be held in Latin America – saw fragrance industry stakeholders from around the world join for three days of discussion and debate. Under the headline of the Scent of Change, the Summit examined innovation, biodiversity and sustainability – and what the sector can do to continuously respond to consumers’ needs fo

21 September 2022 16:26

Opening of IFRA India liaison office highlights importance of the country's fragrance sector in the global fragrance industry

New Delhi, 21 September 2022 – The announcement today of the official opening of the International Fragrance Association’s (IFRA) new India liaison office heralds a significant era of development for the important Indian fragrance sector. It will enable IFRA to better support the Indian fragrance industry to build capacity, to reach ever higher standards of quality, safety, sustainability, and to

6 September 2022 16:19

IFRA welcomes new Global Communications Director

IFRA welcomes new Global Communications Director.

15 July 2022 12:00

‘Recognize the value of fragrance to Europe in new sustainability proposals', says industry body

IFRA releases its Green Deal policy recommendations, highlighting the fragrance industry’s value and role in supporting the EU’s sustainability transition.

30 June 2022 22:57

IFRA launches consultation on update to safe use program

The International Fragrance Association has launched a period of consultation on the latest update to its safe use program, the IFRA Standards.

22 June 2022 12:00

Fragrance industry identifies possible challenges ahead to meet the objectives of the Green Deal

A new study on the business impact of the EU Commission’s proposed Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability put the fragrance industry at crossroads, with transformations needed to safeguard and promote prosperity of the sector in Europe

15 June 2022 11:30

Global fragrance industry body expands to welcome Bulgarian member

The Bulgarian National Association Essential Oils, Perfumery and Cosmetics (BNAEOPC) becomes IFRA's 23rd National Association member.

28 April 2022 14:30

IFRA publishes updated global Transparency List of fragrance ingredients

IFRA has published the latest edition of its Transparency List, an overview of the ingredients used to create fragrance mixtures employed by consumer goods companies in personal care products, home care products and fine fragrance worldwide.

22 February 2022 21:02

IFRA joins breakthrough initiative to enable more sustainable consumer choices

Global fragrance industry body joins more than thirty partners in EcoBeautyScore consortium, aiming to develop an industry-wide environmental impact assessment and scoring system for cosmetics products.

17 November 2021 15:04

IFRA co-hosts five-day course on the Art of Sustainable Perfumery

The International Fragrance Association is hosting a five-day online course on the Art of Sustainable Perfumery from 22-26 November, focused on people working in the fragrance industry in India and students aspiring to work in the industry in the future.

10 September 2021 14:27

Global fragrance industry body welcomes new North American member association

The International Fragrance Association welcomes the Fragrance Science & Advocacy Council (FSAC) as its latest National Association member.

7 June 2021 12:00

Positive results in first fragrance and flavor Sustainability Report

More than 100 companies contribute to first ‘state of play’ analysis of F&F industry sustainability actions, with more than two in every three companies who responded to a survey, representing more than 90 per cent of the F&F market, already addressing the sustainability challenges outlined in the five Focus Areas of the IFRA-IOFI Sustainability Charter.