Alexander Mohr appointed President of the International Fragrance Association
Incoming President to build on strong foundation, leading the fragrance industry’s global trade association in meeting strategic aims.
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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.
IFRA announces launch of the 2024 Volume of Use survey
The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) is pleased to announce the commencement of its 2024 Volume of Use (VoU) survey.
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.
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
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 joins Members of European Parliament at seminar on natural fragrance ingredients
Brussels, 12 April 2023 – Representatives of the fragrance value chain and the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) attended a key seminar on the impact of changes to EU chemicals legislation on natural fragrance ingredients hosted at the European Parliament on 11 April.
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.
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.
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.
The fragrance industry urges governments to recognize essential role of sector in fight against coronavirus
The industry's key role in the supply chain for cleaning and disinfecting products, and for hydroalcoholic gels, qualifies its manufacturing facilities as ‘critical infrastructure’.
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.
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.
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 urges inclusion of potency for assessing endocrine disruptors
IFRA supports the inclusion of potency, exposure, severity and irreversibility as criteria to help identify endocrine disrupters of concern.
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.
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
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.
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.
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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