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IFRA supports the reform of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) while emphasizing the importance of maintaining independent and expert advice on cosmetics safety.

IFRA contributed to the European Commission’s consultation on the revised Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) framework, emphasizing the need for clarity and practicality for complex ingredients such as fragrances.

Council negotiations advance, but key concerns remain for the sector.

Singapore, 15 October 2025 – The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) opened the Global Fragrance Summit 2025 in Singapore today. The two-day meeting brings regulators, scientists and industry leaders together under the theme Scent connections – advancing standards and collaboration across cultures. The program on day one focused on global standards, ingredient defense, regulatory alignment and a specific look at the Asia-Pacific context.

In just one week, fragrance leaders, scientists, and regulators from across the world will convene in Singapore for the IFRA Global Fragrance Summit 2025, taking place on 15 – 16 October at the Fairmont Singapore.

Matthias Vey, Vice President of Scientific Affairs, IFRA, had the honour and pleasure to address IFRA UK members during the information day on September 11, 2025.

Over the summer, the European Commission launched a public consultation on the revision of the EU Cosmetic Products Regulation (CPR). The aim was to gather input from authorities and stakeholders on whether the Regulation should be revised in the coming years, looking at what has worked well, where improvements may be needed, and what areas should be prioritised.

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

On August 26, IFRA’s Asia North Senior Advisor Leon Huang, gave a presentation ​“Overview of EU CMR Classification of Fragrance Ingredients” at CAFFCI’s invitation.

Scent connections: Advancing standards and collaboration across cultures

Brussels, 10 July 2025 – The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) welcomes the publication by the European Commission of its new Omnibus proposal on chemicals, recognizing its focus on consumer safety and clarification of certain aspects of EU chemicals legislation. While promising, further strengthening of the proposal is essential to improve workability.

Brussels, 9 July 2025 – The European fragrance, cosmetics, and essential oils industries welcome yesterday’s Omnibus Proposal published by the European Commission. We believe it offers a proportionate and science-based approach that maintains the strong emphasis on consumer safety.