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The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) recently contributed to the ​“Safety Assessment of Cosmetic Products in the EU” course at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), focusing on the practicalities of fragrance safety.

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.

Public consultation ongoing

Recent amendment and ongoing consultation

Geneva, 12 December 2025 – The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has opened the public consultation on the latest update to its safe use program, the IFRA Standards – the fragrance industry’s risk-based product stewardship system. The consultation, focused on the 52^nd Amendment to the IFRA Standards, is now underway and will remain open until 12 June 2026.

The truth is simple: fragrance safety is not left to chance. It is built into the rules, the testing, the assessments and the people whose job it is to make sure fragranced products are safe to use every day.

This year marks the 20^th anniversary of the European Partnership for Alternative Approaches to Animal Testing (EPAA). Its Annual Conference this year was a significant milestone in promoting innovative, humane, and scientifically robust alternatives to animal testing for regulatory science. IFRA was proud to participate in the events, contributing to discussions that shape the future of science-driven and sustainable safety assessments.

The European Partnership for Alternative Approaches to Animal Testing (EPAA) has celebrated its 20^th anniversary, highlighting two decades of joint work between the European Commission and industry to advance science-based, animal-free testing methods.

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

Join global experts, scientists, and industry leaders for a dynamic online experience that explores how RIFM’s research translates into real-world impact — from human exposure and environmental safety to the science supporting the IFRA Standards

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.

IFRA science experts attended to engage with the latest science on human health, environment, and safety assessment.