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A visit to IFRA member company IFF’s Tilburg site highlighted how innovation, sustainability, and EU chemicals policy connect on the factory floor. The discussions focused on the practical impact of Omnibus VI on Europe’s fragrance industry and competitiveness.

“Sustainable Perfumery: The Art of Crafting Fragrances and Nurturing Careers” commenced in December 2025 at Hindu College, following the successful completion of Batch One, where all participants were successfully placed within the fragrance industry.

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.

Geneva, 5 January 2026 – The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) announces with deep sadness the passing of its former President, Jean-Pierre Houri, who passed away on 1 January 2026 at the age of 81. IFRA extends its sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.

A growing number of regions are engaging in open, science-based discussions on fragrance ingredients.

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 is pleased to share that Ana Paula Mendonça, President of Scent at IFF, has been elected Vice-Chair of the IFRA Board.

IFRA and the International Society of Perfumer-Creators (ISPC) took part in a constructive exchange with European Commission officials and Member States on 21 November at the meeting of the Cosmetics Products Working Group (CPWG) in Brussels.

Last week, the IFRA team took part in the CTFAS Regulatory Forum earlier this week, joining regulators, industry leaders and technical specialists for a full day focused on the future of cosmetics, personal care and wellness regulation across Asia.

IFRA is delighted to invite you to a second public webinar on Preparing for IFRA’s revised policy on furocoumarins.

On October 28, Caroline Li, IFRA APAC Director together with Shelly Yang, Leader of IFRA’s China Working Group, and Leon Huang, IFRA Advisor, visited CAFFCI.

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.