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Initiatives and positions

Below you will find access to all of IFRA’s topical position pages, with sub-topics available at the end of each topic’s page.

Environment and health

How the fragrance sector works to protect people’s wellbeing while reducing its footprint from field and laboratory to finished product and beyond.

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Allergens

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Skin sensitizers

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Chemicals regulation

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Ingredient defence

Innovation and sustainability

The fragrance industry is exploring new methods, materials and practices to meet evolving expectations around environmental responsibility, product safety and sustainable development.

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CITES and the fragrance industry

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IFRA-IOFI Sustainability Charter

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Green Chemistry Compass

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Biodiversity and the Nagoya Protocol

Safe use and fragrance science

Promoting fragrance safety through robust science, transparent guidelines, and globally recognized standards that protect consumers, support innovation, and reinforce trust across markets.

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Analytical methods

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New Approach Methodologies (NAMs)

General affairs

Beyond topical initiatives and positions, IFRA works on a variety of themes around the world.

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