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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.
01 July 2026
News
ECHA RAC adopts Repr. 2 classifications for l‑Carvone and Spearmint Oil
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) adopted an Opinion at its 77th Plenary meeting, held in June 2026, classifying l‑Carvone (EC 229−352−5, CAS 6485−40−1) and spearmint oil (EC -, CAS 8008−79−5) as Toxic for Reproduction Category 2 (Repr. 2; H361d).
27 May 2026
News
Two milestone achievements in ingredient defense
The recent incorporation of maximum acceptable concentrations (MAC) for AVO (Acetylated Vetiver Oil) and Citral in the Annex III of the EU Cosmetic Regulation represent important achievements in IFRA’s ongoing engagement in ingredient defence.