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The August – September issue highlights IFRA’s regional engagement through regulatory dialogue, technical outreach and collaboration with national associations.

Two days of technical exchange in Brasília brought together regulators, fragrance experts and industry partners to explore perfumery, fragrance safety and science-based risk assessment.

Representatives of the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) met the General Management of Cosmetics and Sanitizers (GGCOS) of Brazil’s National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) on 17 – 18 August 2026 for two days of technical exchange on fragrance safety assessment and risk-based product management.

The National Association of Manufacturers of Aromatic Products (ANFPA), IFRA’s member association in Mexico, has published a detailed feature on IFRA Amendment 52 in Perfumería Moderna, one of Latin America’s foremost trade publications for the fragrance and cosmetics industry.

Peru published on April 8 Supreme Decree No. 005‑2026-MINAM, which approves the Regulation of Legislative Decree No. 1570, the Legislative Decree that enacts the Law on the Comprehensive Management of Chemical Substances.

ABIFRA’s Regulatory Affairs Manager elected to CONASQ for the 2026 – 2028 term

Fragrance value chain professionals gain practical guidance on Nagoya Protocol compliance and the emerging Cali Fund framework

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.

Last week (November 2025), IFRA President Alexander Mohr and LATAM Regional Manager Eduardo Valle carried out a series of strategic engagements in Mexico City, supported by IFRA’s national association partner ANFPA. The visit reinforced IFRA’s commitment to advancing cooperation, regulatory alignment, and shared innovation across Latin America’s fragrance value chain.

IFRA was honored to participate in the VII Supplier’s Day 2025 in Lima, hosted by the Asociación Peruana de Química Cosmética (APQC) on 23 – 24 October 2025. The event gathered leading voices from the cosmetics and home care sectors across Latin America, reinforcing the importance of collaboration and scientific excellence in advancing the industry.

This webinar is a service for IFRA members only. To register, please visit the IFRA members’ sharepoint.

On Thursday, August 21, IFRA welcomed members and partners to celebrate the redesigned regional office for Latin America, located in São Paulo, Brazil.