Ingredient defence

Protecting the perfumer’s palette

Fragrance ingredients are increasingly subject to regulatory scrutiny, with proposals for restrictions or bans sometimes based on high-dose testing or hazard-only assessments. IFRA engages with regulators, scientists, and stakeholders to advocate for risk-based evaluations that consider actual exposure levels and usage patterns. This approach helps preserve the diversity of materials available to perfumers while ensuring consumer safety.

Defending ingredients through science

Advocating for risk-based regulation
IFRA promotes regulatory frameworks that assess fragrance ingredients based on real-world exposure and risk, rather than solely on hazard identification. This ensures that safety measures are proportionate and grounded in scientific evidence.

Collaborating with scientific bodies
Through partnerships with organizations like the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM), IFRA supports comprehensive safety assessments and the development of alternative testing methods, reducing reliance on animal testing and enhancing scientific rigor.

Engaging with policymakers
IFRA actively participates in regulatory discussions, providing technical expertise and industry insights to inform balanced decision-making that protects both consumer safety and the creative integrity of fragrances.

04 February 2026

News

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.