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IFRA presents latest scientific work on furocoumarins and industry implementation approach

In March, IFRA’s Vice-President also joined SAAFFI’s Annual Seminar.

On 25 March 2026 the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) hosted a webinar exploring the role of the IFRA Standards in supporting risk-based product stewardship across the fragrance industry.

IFRA presented latest scientific work on furocoumarins and industry implementation approach

Public webinar on The IFRA Standards: Risk-Based Product Stewardship in the Fragrance Industry. This IFRA webinar is primarily aimed at stakeholders active, or based in, India.

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.