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03/07/2025

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European fragrance industry urges ambitious, science-based Omnibus proposal advancing safety and innovation

Brus­sels, 7 July 2025 – The Euro­pean fra­gran­ce, cos­me­tics, and essen­tial oils indus­tries today rein­for­ced their unwa­ve­ring com­mit­ment to con­su­mer safety and pro­por­tio­na­te regu­la­tion, ahead of the Euro­pean Commission’s publi­ca­tion of its Omni­bus pro­po­sal on chemicals.

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“Ensuring the safety of cosmetic and fragrance products is fundamental to our industry’s mission,” said Alexander Mohr, PhD, Director General of the International Fragrance Association (IFRA). “A refined, rationalised, science-based regulatory framework does not weaken consumer protection; it enhances it.”

At present, the interaction between the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation and the Cosmetic Products Regulation (CPR) can unintentionally trigger automatic bans on cosmetic ingredients based solely on hazard classifications, rather than actual risk assessments. This could lead to safe, naturally derived ingredients being unjustly removed from the market, reducing consumer choice and innovation without providing additional safety benefits.

“An ambitious Omnibus would lead to safer products for consumers, by making rules clearer and easier to follow for companies of all sizes”, said Mr Mohr. “This is low hanging regulatory fruit for all parties – making the framework more coherent, for instance by not unintentionally banning ingredients in cosmetics that are considered safe in foods.”

The industries therefore call on EU decision-makers to adopt proportionate and workable revisions in the Omnibus proposal. Specifically, they advocate for adjustments in the Cosmetic Products Regulation, including a risk-based exemption pathway assessed by the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS), practical timelines for product reformulation, and clear recognition and protection of historically safe natural ingredients and essential oils.

“We seek balanced solutions that support innovation and competitiveness without compromising safety standards,” added Mr Mohr. “Our sector’s global leadership in safety, quality, and sustainability must be safeguarded by sensible regulation.”

The fragrance, cosmetics, and essential oils sectors remain committed to close collaboration with EU institutions, ensuring Europe continues to set global benchmarks in safety, innovation, and manufacturing.

To see the joint press statement by seven fragrance and cosmetics associations, please click: here

Notas para los editores

Contacto:

Charles de Lusignan
Director de Comunicaciones Globales
Asociación Internacional de Fragancias (IFRA)

M: + 32 484 78 11 76 | cdelusignan@ifrafragrance.org | www.ifrafragrance.org
Sede central de la IFRA: Rue de la Croix d’Or 3, 1204 Ginebra, Suiza.
Operaciones de la IFRA: Avenue des Arts 6, 1210 Bruselas, Bélgica.

Acerca de la Asociación Internacional de Fragancias (IFRA)

La Asociación Internacional de Fragancias, fundada en 1973, representa los intereses de la industria de las fragancias en todo el mundo. La IFRA está compuesta por siete miembros regulares multinacionales y 23 asociaciones nacionales en cuatro regiones del mundo que representan a cientos de pequeños y medianos fabricantes de ingredientes de fragancias, así como a miembros de apoyo. Su misión es promover el uso seguro y sostenible de las fragancias.

Las fragancias son una tecnología clave utilizada por las empresas de bienes de consumo para perfumes, productos de cuidado personal y cosméticos, productos de limpieza del hogar y mucho más.

El programa insignia de IFRA para el uso seguro, las Normas IFRA, aplica medidas de gestión de la seguridad basadas en evaluaciones científicas y en las valoraciones de un panel de expertos independientes. El programa es el núcleo del Código de prácticas de IFRA, que se aplica a todos los miembros de IFRA a nivel mundial, incluidos los miembros de las asociaciones nacionales de IFRA. El Código también exige a los miembros que cumplan la normativa local, nacional e internacional, y que apliquen buenas prácticas de fabricación.

Publicado el 03/07/2025 • Actualizado el 03/07/2025

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