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The International Fragrance Association

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

Highlights

European Parliament opts for effective cosmetics and fragrance regulatory framework

Brussels, 15 April 2026 – The Omnibus VI proposal updating the rules for cosmetic products has taken a key step, with Members of the European Parliament agreeing today on a way forward. The changes voted on by the European Parliament’s committees uphold the highest safety standards for consumer cosmetic products whilst aiming to reduce administrative burdens and boost competitiveness.
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Webinar: The IFRA Standards: Risk-Based Product Stewardship in the Fragrance Industry

Public webinar on The IFRA Standards: Risk-Based Product Stewardship in the Fragrance Industry. This IFRA webinar is primarily aimed at stakeholders active, or based in, India.
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IFRA publishes Annual Report 2025 highlighting global engagement, regulatory progress and sustainability leadership

Geneva, 4 February 2026 – The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has published its Annual Report 2025, marking a year defined by global connection, scientific progress and strengthened engagement with regulators, members and stakeholders worldwide.
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IFRA Standards – 52nd Amendment Consultation

Public consultation ongoing
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IFRA launches consultation on latest update to its safe use program.

Geneva, 12 December 2025 – The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has opened the public consultation on the latest update to its safe use program, the IFRA Standards – the fragrance industry’s risk-based product stewardship system. The consultation, focused on the 52nd Amendment to the IFRA Standards, is now underway and will remain open until 12 June 2026.
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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.

Latest updates

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Michael Friede joins the IFRA Board representing Symrise

Geneva, 15 April 2026 – The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has announced that Michael Friede, President Scent & Care and Member of the Executive Board of Symrise AG, has joined the IFRA Board, representing Symrise. He succeeds Claus Oliver Schmidt in this role.
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European Parliament opts for effective cosmetics and fragrance regulatory framework

Brussels, 15 April 2026 – The Omnibus VI proposal updating the rules for cosmetic products has taken a key step, with Members of the European Parliament agreeing today on a way forward. The changes voted on by the European Parliament’s committees uphold the highest safety standards for consumer cosmetic products whilst aiming to reduce administrative burdens and boost competitiveness.
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IFRA contributes to key industry discussions at Rencontres INGRECOS 2026

IFRA presents latest scientific work on furocoumarins and industry implementation approach
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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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