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The International Fragrance Association

IFRA represents the international fragrance community, ensuring quality, safety, and sustainability in every scent.

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Sector-wide statement ahead of the publication of the Commission’s Omnibus proposal on Chemicals

Brussels, 3 July 2025 – The European cosmetics, fragrance, and essential oils industries welcome the European Commission’s continued efforts to streamline and modernise cornerstone sectoral legislation, including the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation and the Cosmetic Products Regulation (CPR) whilst maintaining a clear focus on consumer safety.
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Introducing the new IFRA website

Enhanced design, clear navigation, and richer insights on fragrance – the IFRA website is now better than ever.
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IFRA Vice President speaks at the Barcelona Perfumery congress

In collaboration with the Spanish member association (AEFFA), IFRA was represented at the Barcelona Perfumery Congress by Matthias Vey, Vice-President of Scientific Affairs.
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IFRA Global Fragrance Summit 2025

Scent connections: Advancing standards and collaboration across cultures
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IFRA-IOFI-CAFFCI Collaborate to Advance Sustainability in Fragrance & Flavor Industry in China

On May 13, the International Fragrance Association (IFRA), the International Organization of Flavor Industry (IOFI), and the China Fragrance, Flavor & Cosmetics Industry Association (CAFFCI) co-hosted the International Symposium on Sustainability in Shanghai.
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Where fragrance thrives”

We advance fragrance safety, support proportionate regulations, and create the conditions for creativity and resilience

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Standards Library

Guidelines ensuring safe and sustainable use of fragrance ingredients worldwide, protecting consumers and the environment.

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Transparency List

A public list detailing all fragrance ingredients used, promoting openness and trust.

Making the difference in every sense

Our goal is to advance a responsible and innovative fragrance industry that upholds safety, sustainability, and consumer trust, ensuring resilience through innovation, collaboration, and a balanced regulatory environment

IFRA membership

IFRA’s members include Regular members, National associations and Supporting members.

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Regular members

Multinational fragrance companies who make direct financial contributions to IFRA.

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Countries represented by National Associations

22 National Associations represent companies in 24 countries and are grouped in four regions. Regional Committees bring together representatives of National Associations and IFRA Regular Members.

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Supporting members

Fragrance manufacturers in countries where there is no National Association. They have access to information and services but cannot vote.

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