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“India is a rising player in the global fragrance sector and is a leading source of key fragrance ingredients”, said Martina Bianchini, President of IFRA. “This summit was an opportunity to discuss sustainable growth and innovation. By working together, we can enhance consumer protection and support the development of the fragrance industry in India and beyond”.
The event brought together leaders and experts from the fragrance industry to explore topics such as enhancing economic growth through sustainable development practices, emerging market opportunities for India, and harmonizing fragrance safety standards.
The summit also featured Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) exchange between IFRA and FICCI, building upon IFRA-FICCI’s existing work together. IFRA was a co-founder of the FICCI Fragrance Task Force, and IFRA’s participation in the FICCI Fragrance Business Summit is its third such engagement.
“The signing of the MoU between IFRA and FICCI is a milestone in fostering stronger relationships between the global fragrance community and India”, said Hans Holger Gliewe, Chairman of IFRA. “It symbolizes our shared commitment to advancing safety, sustainability, capacity and innovation in the fragrance industry in all corners of the world.”
The summit also highlighted technological innovations shaping the future of the Indian fragrance sector, including skills development – particularly in the field of perfumery, something also supported by IFRA’s support of the Hindu College Perfumery Course – and the further progress in CIMAP’s sustainable aroma clusters.
Referring to the Perfumery Course, Bhuvana Nageshwaran, Director F&F at Ultra International Limited and co-chair of the FICCI Fragrance Task Force said, “I am pleased to see that through this sustainable perfumery course: ‘the Art of crafting fragrances and nurturing careers’, we can join hands to deliver on our shared objectives – with this MOU also serving to reinforce this work.”
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) hosted the 3rd International Fragrance Business Summit 2024 on October 25, 2024, at CSIR-CMAP, Lucknow. This initiative was organized in collaboration with CSIR-CMAP, Lucknow, supported by the Ministry of MSME, the Government of India, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), and other industry stakeholders including International Fragrance Association (IFRA), Ultra International Limited, and Eternis Fine Chemicals Ltd.
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Charles de Lusignan
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The International Fragrance Association (IFRA)
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About the International Fragrance Association (IFRA)
The International Fragrance Association, founded in 1973, represents the interests of the fragrance industry worldwide. IFRA comprises seven multinational Regular Members, 22 national associations in 24 countries spread over four global regions representing hundreds of small and medium-sized fragrance ingredient manufacturers, as well as supporting members. Its mission is to promote the safe and sustainable use of fragrance.
Fragrances are a key platform technology used by consumer goods companies – for fine fragrances, personal care and cosmetics products, household care and more.
IFRA’s flagship safe use program, the IFRA Standards, applies safety management measures based on scientific assessment and the evaluations of an independent Expert Panel. The program is at the heart of the IFRA Code of Practice, which applies to all IFRA members globally, including members of IFRA’s national associations. The Code also requires members to abide by local, national and international regulation, and to apply good manufacturing practices.
24 July 2025
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Two more IFRA Supporting members join the IFRA-IOFI Sustainability Charter
IFRA is pleased to welcome Norex Flavours Private Ltd. and Sachee Fragrances & Chemicals Ltd., both IFRA Supporting members based in India, as the latest signatories of the IFRA-IOFI Sustainability Charter — bringing the total number of signatories to 152.This milestone marks continued progress in the growing participation of IFRA Supporting Members in India, reinforcing the fragrance industry’s strong and expanding commitment to sustainable practices in the region. 🌿The IFRA-IOFI Sustainability Charter is a voluntary, inclusive industry initiative open to all IFRA and IOFI members. By joining, members demonstrate their dedication to advance their sustainable environmental, social, and economic activities.🔗 Discover all signatories
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22 July 2025
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New IFRA-IOFI Sustainability Charter Signatory: Privi Speciality Chemicals Ltd
IFRA is proud to welcome its Supporting Member in India, Privi Speciality Chemicals Ltd, as the latest signatory to the IFRA-IOFI Sustainability Charter.With this addition, the Charter now boasts 150 signatories, reflecting the growing commitment of the fragrance and flavour industries to sustainability and responsible practices.👉 View Full List of Signatories
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22 July 2025
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IFRA showcases fragrance sector’s progress on sustainability in third joint report
Geneva, 22 July 2025 – The International Fragrance Association (IFRA), as the global voice of the fragrance industry, has reaffirmed its leadership in advancing sustainability with the publication of the third IFRA-IOFI Joint Sustainability Report, released today in partnership with the International Organization of the Flavor Industry (IOFI).
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