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Peru | New Chemical Substances Management Regulation Approved

Peru published on April 8 Supreme Decree No. 0052026-MINAM, which approves the Regulation of Legislative Decree No. 1570, the Legislative Decree that enacts the Law on the Comprehensive Management of Chemical Substances.
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IFRA’s China Working Group visits Nanjing Institute of Environmental Sciences to advance China’s new chemicals regulation

Recently, a delegation from the China Working Group (CWG) of the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) paid a working visit to the Nanjing Institute of Environmental Sciences (NIES) under the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE).
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IFRA joins industry coalition in Philippines regulatory dialogue

The International Fragrance Association recently joined a joint industry effort led by Singapore Chemical Industry Council (SCIC), the national body that coordinates policy advocacy on behalf of the chemical sector there.
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Mourning Professor Emeritus James (Jim) Wilfred Bridges

It is with profound sadness that IFRA announces the passing of Professor Emeritus James (Jim) Wilfred Bridges, who died at home on 10 April.
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A Blueprint for Sustainable Sourcing: IFRA and IOFI Review Landmark Buchu Project with BMZ and GIZ in Berlin

In early April, IFRA met with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) to review one of its long-term sustainability projects, centred on Buchu.
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Strengthening chemical safety governance in Brazil

ABIFRA’s Regulatory Affairs Manager elected to CONASQ for the 2026 – 2028 term
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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.
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IFRA contributes to key industry discussions at Rencontres INGRECOS 2026

IFRA presents latest scientific work on furocoumarins and industry implementation approach
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Engagement with SAAFFI and CTFA South Africa

In March, IFRA’s Vice-President also joined SAAFFI’s Annual Seminar.
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IFRA Vice-President visits Buchu plantations in South Africa and engages with local stakeholders

Access and Benefit Sharing under the Nagoya Protocol remains a key priority for IFRA. This work is supported through a dedicated joint Task Force with IOFI, focused on practical implementation and sector-wide approaches.
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IFRA webinar highlights the role of the Standards in risk-based product stewardship

On 25 March 2026 the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) hosted a webinar exploring the role of the IFRA Standards in supporting risk-based product stewardship across the fragrance industry.
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IFRA contributes to key industry discussions at Rencontres INGRECOS 2026

IFRA presented latest scientific work on furocoumarins and industry implementation approach
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