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Matthias Vey addressed the participants of the German Cosmetic Industry Association IKW at their seminar Kosmetik und Recht in Munich Germany on June 25.

In collaboration with the Spanish member association (AEFFA), IFRA was represented at the Barcelona Perfumery Congress by Matthias Vey, Vice-President of Scientific Affairs.

3^rd EC workshop on roadmap towards phasing out animal testing in chemical safety assessments

Scent connections: Advancing standards and collaboration across cultures

IFRA Global Fragrance Summit 2025 – Scent Connections: early program highlights

European Commission Roadmap towards phasing out animal testing in chemical safety assessment

Geneva, 27 January 2025 – The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has today launched its Annual Report 2024 in video format, showcasing significant achievements in sustainability, scientific innovation, and safety standards across the global fragrance industry. The video report is now available at www​.ifraannualreport​.com and provides an engaging overview of IFRA’s efforts and milestones from the past year.

The IFRA Analytical Working Group (AWG) released a new analytical guideline on 21 January 2025, detailing a LC-MS method for analyzing nine parabens in fragrance raw materials.

Geneva, 28 March 2024 – The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) is pleased to announce the commencement of its 2024 Volume of Use (VoU) survey. The VoU survey is a crucial initiative conducted around every four years to compile comprehensive data on the volumes of fragrance ingredients utilized in the production of fragrance mixtures. The survey underscores IFRA’s unwavering commitment to promoting safety, transparency, and sustainability within the global fragrance industry.