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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.

European Parliament votes to approve revision of chemicals rules

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.

IFRA releases video Annual Report for the first time

IFRA releases video Annual Report for the first time

Geneva, 22 April 2024 – The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) today announced the release of its 2023 Annual Report, detailing a year of progress and strategic initiatives across the global fragrance industry.

IFRA Appoints Dr Caroline Li as New Regional Director for Asia Pacific

IFRA Appoints Dr Caroline Li as New Regional Director for Asia Pacific

Geneva, 2 April 2024 – The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) today announced the appointment of Caroline Li as the new Regional Director for the Asia Pacific (APAC) Region, effective immediately. Dr Li succeeds Rohaya Mamat, IFRA's strategic initiatives in this key growth region.

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.

Cosmetics Europe and IFRA welcome the agreement on the CLP revision

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.

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.

IFRA and Cosmetics Europe welcome European Parliament’s support for the CLP revision

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

Update to the International Fragrance Association’s ‘Safe use’ program reinforces user confidence

Update to the International Fragrance Association’s ‘Safe use’ program reinforces user confidence

Geneva, 24 July 2023 - IFRA has developed and published the 51st Amendment to the IFRA Standards, updating and reinforcing its safe use program. The IFRA Standards underpin and promote the safe and sustainable use of fragrances in consumer products. They are the product of peer reviewed research and safety analysis, and mandatory for IFRA members.
“IFRA regularly introduces updates to its produ

IFRA Green Chemistry Compass: consultation and webinar

IFRA Green Chemistry Compass: consultation and webinar

The IFRA-IOFI Sustainability Charter defines the collective framework for common sustainability actions at the flavor and fragrance sectors' levels.
To meet the charter element 2.3, 'We are inspired by Green Chemistry', the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has developed the IFRA Green Chemistry Compass, a harmonized tool in a wider sustainability toolbox.
This Green Chemistry too

The Member States' Permanent Representatives Committee ended late on Friday night. Photo credit: Swedish Presidency of the EU

Council decision on chemicals classification supports future of natural ingredients used in cosmetics and fragrance

Brussels, 30 June 2023 – On the last day of the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, Member States endorsed a legislative proposal that would support the future of natural ingredients used in cosmetics and fragrance. Cosmetics Europe and the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) welcome this decision as it is in line with the EU’s own ambitions to boost the bio- and circul

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.

Stakeholders renew commitment to IDEA project at annual meeting, recognizing huge achievements in controlling skin allergy

Stakeholders renew commitment to IDEA project at annual meeting, recognizing huge achievements in controlling skin allergy

Brussels, 05 December 2022 – Stakeholders at the International Dialogue for the Evaluation of Allergens (IDEA) Annual Review meeting on 29 November 2022 reaffirmed their commitment to the project. Underway for nearly 10 years, IDEA seeks ways to improve consumer protection by bringing together various stakeholders including the fragrance industry, the dermatological community, and policy makers to

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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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