Latest updates

It is with profound sadness that IFRA announces the passing of Professor Emeritus James (Jim) Wilfred Bridges, who died at home on 10 April.

Geneva, 15 April 2026 – The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has announced that Michael Friede, President Scent & Care and Member of the Executive Board of Symrise AG, has joined the IFRA Board, representing Symrise. He succeeds Claus Oliver Schmidt in this role.

IFRA presents latest scientific work on furocoumarins and industry implementation approach

Recent developments under EU chemicals legislation affect a number of fragrance ingredients.

IFRA and IOFI have published the 2025 edition of the IFRA-IOFI Labelling Manual, prepared by the joint GHS Task Force. The Manual was released on 15 January.

Public webinar on The IFRA Standards: Risk-Based Product Stewardship in the Fragrance Industry. This IFRA webinar is primarily aimed at stakeholders active, or based in, India.

The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) recently contributed to the ​“Safety Assessment of Cosmetic Products in the EU” course at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), focusing on the practicalities of fragrance safety.

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.

A new studyin Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology confirms that three quantitative New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) – Regression model, SARA‑ICE, and GARDSkin – can generate reliable points of departure for skin‑sensitisation quantitative risk assessment evaluated using the IDEA Reference Chemical Potency List.

On 29 January 2026, the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) organised the 7^th Review Meeting of the International Dialogue for the Evaluation of Allergens (IDEA) in Brussels.

Public consultation ongoing

Recent amendment and ongoing consultation