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SHIFTing priorities in Europe: Recommendations from the fragrance industry for the EU 2024-2029 mandate

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.

Press release: Fragrance sector signs Antwerp Declaration

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.

Fragrance and cosmetics value chain visit Murcia lemon fields

EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability: Fragrance and cosmetics value chain visit Murcia lemon fields to highlight need for balanced regulation

Murcia, 14 November 2023 – Five associations active in the fragrance and cosmetics value chains in Europe and in Spain have come together to organize a two-day visit to the Murcian lemon fields. This highlights the positive contribution of the sector in the Green Transition, matched with a willingness to exchange with all parties involved.

Release of second flavor and fragrance sectors’ Sustainability Report highlights ongoing efforts of twin sectors

Release of second flavor and fragrance sectors’ Sustainability Report highlights ongoing efforts of twin sectors

Geneva, 5 June 2023 – The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) and the International Organization of the Flavor Industry (IOFI) today published their second joint fragrance and flavor Sustainability Report. The report highlights the progress the sectors are making in becoming more environmentally friendly, on improving workplace culture, on promoting alternatives to animal testing and on bei

IFRA congratulates RIFM on the election of its new President

IFRA congratulates RIFM on the election of its new President

The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has congratulated the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) on the election of its new President. Dr Anne Marie Api will take over from Dr Jim Romine, who is retiring on 31 March 2023 after leading the organization for more than 7 years.

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.

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.

Work on the science of fragrance allergens progresses to protect consumers

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.

​IFRA announces 48th Amendment to Standards

​IFRA announces 48th Amendment to Standards

IFRA (The International Fragrance Association) has officially issued the 48th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice as part of the industry’s ongoing safety program.

EU Commission reviews fragrance allergens program

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.

​EU Commission reviews fragrance allergens program

​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).

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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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