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Science at the heart of fragrance safety
Fragrances enhance daily life, making safety an ongoing responsibility. IFRA’s approach is rooted in scientific evidence, rigorous assessment, and transparent communication. Through the IFRA Standards, Code of Practice, and extensive collaboration, IFRA provides the fragrance industry with clear guidance to support safe, sustainable product creation and use.
Science and safety as the foundations of our work
The IFRA Standards
The IFRA Standards represent the global benchmark for fragrance ingredient safety, developed through continuous scientific review and expert collaboration. These standards ensure fragrances are used safely and responsibly worldwide.
Transparency and guidance
Beyond standards, IFRA emphasizes clear communication and openness. Our transparency list, code of practice, and ongoing scientific publications provide essential information, supporting informed decisions and consumer confidence.
Innovation for safety
IFRA actively promotes innovative approaches, such as New Alternative Methodologies (NAMs), to enhance fragrance safety assessment. Collaborations with organizations like RIFM, ICCS, and EPPA ensure our science remains at the cutting edge.
“Safety doesn’t happen by accident.”
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30 October 2026
News
IFRA joins the China Detergent Safety Seminar in Nanchang
IFRA presented the IFRA Standards and risk-based fragrance safety to around 200 participants at a detergent safety seminar in Nanchang, China.
28 October 2026
News
IFRA contributes to Colombian cosmetic safety course
Participants from industry, academia and regulatory authorities joined an IFRA session on the IFRA Standards and risk-based fragrance safety.
27 October 2026
News
Fragrance safety in focus: IFRA joins the SAAFFI Western Cape Seminar 2026
The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) will share the latest on the 52nd Amendment to the IFRA Standards with the South African flavor and fragrance community at the seminar of the South African Association of the Flavour & Fragrance Industry (SAAFFI) on Wednesday, 28 October 2026.