Environment and health

Protecting people

Fragrance houses invest heavily in cutting-edge toxicology, dermatology and exposure science. New findings feed directly into the IFRA Standards, which limit or prohibit materials when evidence shows a potential risk. Clear ingredient labelling and harmonised hazard communication — guided by the annual IFRA-IOFI GHS Labelling Manual — help consumers and workers understand how to use products safely.

Respecting the planet

From biodiversity-rich raw materials to modern synthetic molecules designed for rapid biodegradation, the industry works to reduce its footprint. Guidance on the Nagoya Protocol supports fair benefit-sharing with communities that steward genetic resources, while life-cycle assessments steer research toward lower carbon, water and waste impacts.