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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.

6 December 2023 10:37

Cosmetics Europe and IFRA welcome the agreement on the CLP revision

Brussels, 06 December 2023 – Cosmetics Europe and the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) welcomed the provisional agreement between the European Parliament and the Council on the revision of the Regulation on the Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Chemical Substances and Mixtures (CLP), reached yesterday following the trilogue discussions.

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

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

28 January 2021 13:05

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

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.

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.

26 March 2017 12:00

Work on the science of fragrance allergens progresses to protect consumers

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.

16 December 2015 12:00

IFRA commits to integrate non-animal data in skin sensitization risk assessment

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.

9 July 2015 12:00

Third round table on essential oils sees progress on REACH registration

Today, Thursday July 9, marks a decisive step for the REACH registration of essential oils. This is of significant importance to the several hundred SMEs operating in this industry sector and especially producers of lavender.

19 December 2014 12:00

EU Commission reviews fragrance allergens program

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.

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.

16 December 2013 12:00

EU Commission reviews fragrance allergens program

The first Annual Review of the IDEA Project (International Dialogue for the Evaluation of Allergens) was held in Luxembourg under the auspices of DG SANCO (Directorate General Health & Consumers).

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

31 July 2012 12:00

IFRA proposes a multi-stakeholder process to address fragrance skin allergens

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.

18 February 2011 12:00

EU Regulation follows fragrance industry’s voluntary global ban

The European Commission has just announced its decision to ban the fragrance material Musk xylene under the new European Chemicals Legislation REACH, bringing EU regulations in line with the global IFRA Standards.

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