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On 8 July 2025, IFRA and IOFI co-hosted a webinar titled “Nature Positive and Business – An Introduction”, bringing together a broad community of members to explore the role of business in addressing nature loss and building resilience.
The session featured expert insights from Nadine McCormick and Holly Metcalfe of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), who shared practical frameworks for engaging with nature-positive action across value chains.
The event was introduced by Alexander Mohr, President of IFRA, Sven Ballschmiede, Executive Director, IOFI, and Jonathan Warr, Chair, IFRA-IOFI Sustainability Committee.
Participants engaged actively through live polls, questions, and feedback—contributing to a dynamic and constructive discussion around sustainability in the fragrance and flavor industries.
Registrants and IFRA members can find the recording via the IFRA Sharepoint.
30 June 2026
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European Commission Roadmap on phasing out animal testing
European Commission roadmap towards phasing out animal testing in chemical safety assessment has been published.
29 May 2026
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IFRA and CAFFCI reaffirm partnership and agree to regular dialogue
Caroline Li, Director of the APAC Region at IFRA, recently met with Ms Yan Jiang-Ying, Chairman of the China Association of Fragrance, Flavour and Cosmetic Industries (CAFFCI), in Beijing, China. The meeting provided an opportunity to build on the two organizations’ long-standing partnership and to map out future joint initiatives.Discussions centred on three key areas: upcoming collaborative projects and workshop topics; regulatory developments and how both associations can support their members in navigating evolving landscapes; and mutual knowledge exchange between international and domestic industry stakeholders.As a concrete outcome, IFRA and CAFFCI officially agreed to establish a regular dialogue between the two associations — formalizing a commitment to sustained, structured collaboration.
11 May 2026
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IFRA APAC contributes to RAIN Asia Working Group discussions on emerging chemical regulations
Representing IFRA, Dr. Caroline Li participated in a recent meeting of the RAIN Asia Working Group, a platform bringing together leading international chemical industry associations, including the American chemistry Council (ACC), chemical industry association of Canada, CEFIC, SCIC ( Singapore chemical industry Council), among others, to discuss regulatory developments across Asia.The meeting focused on recent developments in chemical regulations and the associated challenges facing the industry and global value chains. Particular attention was given to the implementation of new chemical regulations in Asia Pacific countries including Vietnam, which industry are actively working with local stake holders regarding clarity, practicality, and implementation details.