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The EU ​“One Substance One Assessment” (OSOA) package was published in the Official Journal on 12 December 2025 and entered into force on 1 January 2026.

A visit to IFRA member company IFF’s Tilburg site highlighted how innovation, sustainability, and EU chemicals policy connect on the factory floor. The discussions focused on the practical impact of Omnibus VI on Europe’s fragrance industry and competitiveness.

On 3 February, participants of a Breakfast Event at the European Parliament in Brussels discussed the future of the EU cosmetics and fragrance sectors in the context of the Omnibus VI package on chemicals.

Today in Antwerp, IFRA attended the third European Industry Summit, where policymakers and industry representatives reviewed Europe’s industrial competitiveness and the implementation of the Antwerp Declaration.

Matthias Vey, Vice President of Scientific Affairs for IFRA will be speaking at the IFRA UK Sensitisers Seminar, taking place in London on 7 May 2026.

Geneva, 4 February 2026 – The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has published its Annual Report 2025, marking a year defined by global connection, scientific progress and strengthened engagement with regulators, members and stakeholders worldwide.

IFRA published an opinion in EU news outlet Euractiv urging a science-based, workable approach to the EU’s Chemicals Omnibus proposal to safeguard fragrance-sector innovation and consumer confidence.

IFRA has joined the European Commission’s Critical Chemicals Alliance to support a coordinated approach to safeguarding essential chemicals.

IFRA’s Director for Europe, Aurélie Perrichet, highlights a critical moment for the future of safe and creative fragrance in Europe as discussions advance on the Chemicals Omnibus.

IFRA and the International Society of Perfumer-Creators (ISPC) took part in a constructive exchange with European Commission officials and Member States on 21 November at the meeting of the Cosmetics Products Working Group (CPWG) in Brussels.

This year marks the 20^th 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.

Brussels, 6 November 2025 – The European Council’s General Approach on the Chemicals Omnibus (Omnibus VI) Regulation has missed the chance to simplify provisions of the Cosmetics Products Regulation and tackle long-lasting competitiveness hurdles identified by the industry while maintaining the highest consumer safety standards. This outcome risks undoing progress towards a clearer and more predictable system. The cosmetics, fragrance and essential oil industries are deeply concerned by this outcome.