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Future-focused fragrance
Sustainability and innovation are central to how the fragrance sector is adapting to global challenges. From improving environmental performance to exploring alternative ingredients and reducing reliance on animal testing, the industry is investing in science and technology to shape a more responsible future. IFRA supports these efforts through frameworks, partnerships and tools that promote safe, sustainable, and forward-looking approaches to fragrance creation and use.
Driving progress in fragrance sustainability
The IFRA-IOFI Sustainability Charter
The IFRA-IOFI Sustainability Charter is the industry’s shared commitment to continuous improvement across five focus areas, including environmental impact, employee wellbeing, and governance. It serves as a practical guide for fragrance and flavour companies working toward common sustainability goals.
Tools for safe innovation
Sustainability is not just about ingredients — it’s also about how materials are assessed, managed and communicated. IFRA promotes the use of tools like Safe & Sustainable by Design, New Alternative Methodologies, and the Green Chemistry Compass to support responsible product development and avoid regrettable substitution.
Collaboration and transparency
Progress depends on shared responsibility. IFRA works with member companies, regulators, scientists and other stakeholders to strengthen industry standards, encourage data sharing and support greater transparency. These efforts help align innovation with long-term sustainability goals.
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.
19 November 2025
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IFRA contributes expertise at the CTFAS Regulatory Forum in Singapore
Last week, the IFRA team took part in the CTFAS Regulatory Forum earlier this week, joining regulators, industry leaders and technical specialists for a full day focused on the future of cosmetics, personal care and wellness regulation across Asia.
03 November 2025
News
IFRA provides feedback on revised SSbD framework
IFRA contributed to the European Commission’s consultation on the revised Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) framework, emphasizing the need for clarity and practicality for complex ingredients such as fragrances.