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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.

Brussels, 29 April 2026 – Cosmetics Europe and the International Fragrance Association welcome the swift adoption of the European Parliament’s report on Omnibus VI at today’s plenary session in Strasbourg. Over recent months, the European Parliament has thoroughly examined the European Commission’s proposal to reduce administrative burdens, and boost competitiveness, with detailed scrutiny of the consumer safety provisions, which remain robust.

Recently, a delegation from the China Working Group (CWG) of the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) paid a working visit to the Nanjing Institute of Environmental Sciences (NIES) under the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE).

The International Fragrance Association recently joined a joint industry effort led by Singapore Chemical Industry Council (SCIC), the national body that coordinates policy advocacy on behalf of the chemical sector there.

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

Brussels, 15 April 2026 – The Omnibus VI proposal updating the rules for cosmetic products has taken a key step, with Members of the European Parliament agreeing today on a way forward. The changes voted on by the European Parliament’s committees uphold the highest safety standards for consumer cosmetic products whilst aiming to reduce administrative burdens and boost competitiveness.

The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) was pleased to participate in Paris Perfume Week, organised by Nez, le mouvement culturel olfactif, joining a panel discussion dedicated to the key regulatory challenges shaping the fragrance sector in Europe.

Belgium has added terpinyl acetate multi to the EU Registry of Intentions, signalling plans to submit a harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) dossier for the substance by 31 December 2027.

Brussels, 24 March 2026 – In recent months, European consumers and policymakers have been increasingly exposed to misleading and inaccurate claims regarding the safety of cosmetic and fragrance products and their future regulation. These include assertions that the Omnibus VI revision would relax safety rules for carcinogenic substances, lower safety standards through regulatory simplification, or that cosmetic products pose significant health risks. Such claims are unfounded. Their growing volume risks undermining informed policymaking and public trust.

France has announced on the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) Registry of Intentions its plan to submit a CLH dossier for terpineol (EC/​List No. 701−188−3; no CAS number provided) by 31 December 2026:

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.