Senior parliamentarians have welcomed the renewed commitment of the international fragrance industry to a multi-stakeholder partnership focused on the safety of fragrance allergens.
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.
Today, at the fourth Annual Review of IDEA (International Dialogue for the Evaluation of Allergens), held under the auspices of the European Commission (DG SANTE) there was a full review of the work carried out so far by the various working groups and priorities for future work were set.
Today, at the third Annual Review of the IDEA Project (International Dialogue for the Evaluation of Allergens), held under the auspices of the European Commission (DG SANTE) the industry has confirmed its commitment to alternative approaches to animal testing.
The second Annual Review of the IDEA Project (International Dialogue for the Evaluation of Allergens) was organized in Luxembourg by DG SANCO (Directorate C, Health) on December 17th.
Following the adoption of the SCCS Opinion on Fragrance Allergens at the 15th Plenary Session on 26-27th June 2012, and the official publication today, IFRA is moving ahead with its cooperative approach.
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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