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IFRA Global Fragrance Summit 2027

Global scale. Local essence.
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IFRA to present the 52nd Amendment at Global Cosmetics Regulations 2026

Two scientific experts from the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) will present the 52nd Amendment to the IFRA Standards at Global Cosmetics Regulations 2026, a virtual conference organized by Chemical Watch on Tuesday, 24 November 2026.
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Global Fragrance Summit 2027, 23–24 June 2027, The St. Regis Mumbai. With thanks to our sponsors: BASF Aroma Ingredients, Gold Sponsor; Symrise, Silver Sponsor; Takasago, Bronze Sponsor; and Continental Cosmetics and Herbals, Media Partner for India. Registration is open: 10 % off with the code GFS27-SUPEREARLY when you register by Friday, 9 October 2026; early-bird rates until 31 December 2026; globalfragrancesummit.com/register.

Register by 9 October for 10 % off the IFRA Global Fragrance Summit 2027

Registration is open for the IFRA Global Fragrance Summit 2027, which takes place at The St. Regis Mumbai, India, on 23 – 24 June 2027. Register by Friday, 9 October 2026 and save 10 % with the super-early-bird code GFS27-SUPEREARLY.
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Registration is now open for the IFRA Global Fragrance Summit 2027

The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) is excited to announce that registration is now open for the Global Fragrance Summit 2027, which takes place at The St. Regis Mumbai, India, on 23 – 24 June 2027.
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Four Chinese companies sign the IFRA – IOFI Sustainability Charter

The new signatories joined the Charter at the ESG Forum of the CAFFCI Annual Meeting and Expo in Nanjing, China.
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IFRA publishes End of Consultation Letter for the 52nd Amendment to the IFRA Standards

The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has published the End of Consultation Letter for the 52nd Amendment to the IFRA Standards, following the close of the consultation period on 12 June 2026.
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The International Fragrance Association BEHIND THE SCENTS

Behind the Scents podcast: How the IFRA Standards keep fragrance safe

In the second episode of the IFRA Behind the Scents Podcast, the association’s Vice President, Scientific Affairs explains how the rules of global fragrance safety are written – and why only a fraction of the perfumer’s palette carries a restriction.
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The International Fragrance Association BEHIND THE SCENTS

Behind the Scents podcast: what Omnibus VI means for the future of fragrance

IFRA has launched the IFRA Behind the Scents Podcast: In a first episode, the association’s Regional Director for Europe explains Europe’s landmark regulatory package – and why it matters for safety, innovation, and the products consumers love.
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IDEA work presented at the EPAA NAM User Forum in Helsinki

EPAA NAM User Forum in Helsinki, 7 – 9 July 2026
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IDEA work presented at meeting of the European Society of Contact Dermatitis

Project IDEA has, over the years of its existence, continuously delivered important contributions to the risk assessment and management of fragrance skin sensitizers.
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IFRA joins World Perfumery Congress 2026 panel on regulation and creativity

The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) is taking part in the World Perfumery Congress 2026, held from 23 to 25 June 2026 at the Monterey Conference Center in Monterey, California, in the United States.
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Save the Date: IFRA Global Fragrance Summit 2027 Heads to Mumbai

The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) is thrilled to announce that the next Global Fragrance Summit will take place on 23 – 24 June 2027, in Mumbai, India.
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IFRA 52nd Amendment Consultation closed

Strong stakeholder engagement supports refinement of Standards and guidance.
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