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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.

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.

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

22 May 2023 12:00

Decision makers in EU cultural heritage visit and conference in Bulgaria’s Rose Valley

Fragrance is essential in our daily lives. However, EU regulation could put fragrance and fragrance regions at risk. We are meeting in the Rose Valley in Bulgaria to find solutions

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.

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

4 May 2021 11:55

IFRA welcomes new Regional Director Europe

The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has bolstered its European team by welcoming Aurélie Perrichet as Regional Director.

EU flags outside the Berlaymont building, Brussels

14 October 2020 14:34

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.

9 July 2020 11:28

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.

31 January 2020 13:10

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.

11 June 2019 12:00

EPAA grants to give support for alternatives to animal testing

The European Partnership for Alternatives to Animal Testing (EPAA) invites submissions for 3Rs Student Grants and 2019 Refinement Prize.

Julie Girling MEP (centre) introduces the panel at the IDEA Annual Review 2019

26 February 2019 10:00

Fragrance industry renews pledge to multi-stakeholder partnership for consumer protection

Senior parliamentarians have welcomed the renewed commitment of the international fragrance industry to a multi-stakeholder partnership focused on the safety of fragrance allergens.

IFRA's Charles Laroche at the EPAA annual conference (photo: EurActiv)

3 December 2018 18:00

EU still leads the way on animal testing alternatives, industry representative says

The EU continues to lead the world in balancing ethics with science, although the gap with other regions is “significantly” narrowing, Charles Laroche, IFRA Europe Regional Director and industry co-chair of the European Partnership for Alternative Approaches to Animal Testing, told EurActiv.

14 April 2016 12:00

Fragrance industry welcomes EU Parliament endorsement for 'Know-how' Directive

IFRA (International Fragrance Association) welcomes today's decision by the EU Parliament to endorse the compromise reached with the Council last December on the proposed Directive on the protection of undisclosed know-how and confidential business information (trade secrets).

2 December 2014 12:00

EU and fragrance industry seek competitiveness and consumer confidence through effective legislation

Members of the European Parliament and the EU Commission will today join members of the fragrance industry in addressing the challenges facing European industry to increase competitiveness and consumer confidence through better legislation.

13 February 2014 12:00

IFRA welcomes the EU proposed measures on fragrance allergens

The EU Commission has published its proposed measures designed to enhance the protection of consumers from potential fragrance allergens. The measures are now open for public consultation.

28 November 2013 12:00

IFRA applauds EU Commission’s proposal for directive to protect know-how

The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) applauds the adoption of the EU Commission’s proposal on the protection against unlawful acquisition, use and disclosure of confidential business information and know-how.
The proposal to harmonize national laws, establishing a common definition and ensuring that cases of misappropriation, use or disclosure will be covered by sufficient and compara

3 June 2013 12:00

EU Parliament to sniff out the scent of innovation

An exhibition from the International Fragrance Association (IFRA), sponsored by MEP Marielle Gallo, will be held in the European Parliament from June 4th to 6th 2013. The exhibition called ‘Innovation in Every Sense’ will be the centrepiece of a series of meetings and debates during the week on the subject of ‘Innovation for Growth’.

24 January 2012 12:00

When is a trade secret not a trade secret? When it is revealed at a European Parliament exhibition

For the first time ever, a full fragrance formula will be published and given out to visitors along with the fragrance at an exhibition in the European Parliament from January 31st to February 2nd 2012.

Topics: European Union issues

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