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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.
20 April 2026
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Inside the IFRA 52nd Amendment: how IFRA is future-proofing fragrance safety
New publication in HPC Today
25 March 2026
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Belgium announces intention to classify terpinyl acetate multi
Belgium has added terpinyl acetate multi to the EU Registry of Intentions, signalling plans to submit a harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) dossier for the substance by 31 December 2027.
02 March 2026
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General ingredient defence updates
Recent developments under EU chemicals legislation affect a number of fragrance ingredients.