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The scientific documentation supporting our second leave-on threshold of 5 ppm for furocoumarins has just been published.
Irizar, A., Boislève, F., Gautier, F., Nash, J.F., Pfuhler, S., Ritacco, G., Vey, M., Wolf, N., Cadby, P.A., 2025. Phototoxicity and skin damage: A review of adverse effects of some furocoumarins found in natural extracts. Food and Chemical Toxicology 115332.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/art icle/pii/S0278691525000997
Both concentration and UVA exposure are critical factors in potential skin effects.
Thresholds can be identified to effectively manage risks and ensure safe formulation.
This research is the result of collaboration within the IFRA Furocoumarin Stakeholder Group. This publication will serve as the key reference in the IFRA FC Standard.
07 November 2025
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Celebrating 20 Years of EPAA and Its Annual Conference
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the European Partnership for Alternative Approaches to Animal Testing (EPAA). Its Annual Conference this year was a significant milestone in promoting innovative, humane, and scientifically robust alternatives to animal testing for regulatory science. IFRA was proud to participate in the events, contributing to discussions that shape the future of science-driven and sustainable safety assessments.
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03 November 2025
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REACH revision: timeline unclear
The Regulatory Scrutiny Board (RSB) issued a negative opinion on the impact assessment for the REACH revision Commission proposal.
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26 September 2025
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Four more Chinese members join the IFRA-IOFI Sustainability Charter
The IFRA President, Alexander Mohr, PhD, together with IOFI Executive Director, officially welcomed four more Chinese members as signatories to the IFRA-IOFI Sustainability Charter during a ceremony at the ESG forum of the CAFFCI Annual Meeting. The new signatories are : Yinghai (Cangzhou) Aroma Chemical Company Ltd.; Boton Flavors & Fragrances Co., Ltd.; Sinaroma Tech (Jiaozuo) Ltd.; and Hangzhou Grascent Co., Ltd. The ceremony followed the IFRA and IOFI executives’ presentation on the fragrance and flavours sustainability charter’s framework and key outcomes outlined in the 3rd IFRA-IOFI Sustainability Report.Eight members of the China Association of Fragrance, Flavor and Cosmetic Industries, CAFFCI, have joined the Charter signatory’s community in 2025. This increasing number reflects a growing interest among Chinese F&F companies in global sustainability initiatives, reflecting their rising commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles.
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