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Updates and highlights that reflect IFRA’s ongoing work, team developments, and broader engagement beyond specific focus areas.
This section features a selection of updates that reflect the evolving life of the association — ranging from internal developments and team news to wider organizational highlights. These stories offer insight into the people, culture, and broader context behind IFRA’s work.
15 April 2026
Press Release
Michael Friede joins the IFRA Board representing Symrise
Geneva, 15 April 2026 – The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has announced that Michael Friede, President Scent & Care and Member of the Executive Board of Symrise AG, has joined the IFRA Board, representing Symrise. He succeeds Claus Oliver Schmidt in this role.
13 April 2026
News
IFRA joins Paris Perfume Week Panel on Fragrance Regulation
The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) was pleased to participate in Paris Perfume Week, organised by Nez, le mouvement culturel olfactif, joining a panel discussion dedicated to the key regulatory challenges shaping the fragrance sector in Europe.
25 February 2026
News
IFRA joins MEP visit to member company
A visit to IFRA member company IFF’s Tilburg site highlighted how innovation, sustainability, and EU chemicals policy connect on the factory floor. The discussions focused on the practical impact of Omnibus VI on Europe’s fragrance industry and competitiveness.