Decision makers in EU cultural heritage visit and conference in Bulgaria’s Rose Valley
Kazanlak, 22 May 2023 – Policy makers, industry leaders and regional representatives are meeting this week at a policy conference and tour of one of Europe’s leading fragrance ingredient production regions. Delegates will be discussing how upcoming EU legislative changes will affect the fragrance sector while exploring an area of outstanding beauty, one deeply rooted in the EU’s rural development and cultural heritage.
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IFRA joins Members of European Parliament at seminar on natural fragrance ingredients
Brussels, 12 April 2023 – Representatives of the fragrance value chain and the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) attended a key seminar on the impact of changes to EU chemicals legislation on natural fragrance ingredients hosted at the European Parliament on 11 April.
IFRA signs MoU on patchouli sustainability case study
The International Fragrance Association (IFRA), together with the Indonesian Essential Oil Council (DAI) and the Indonesian Flavor and Fragrant Association (AFFI), have formed a partnership to develop and document a best practice case study for responsible sourcing of patchouli in Indonesia.
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IFRA congratulates RIFM on the election of its new President
The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has congratulated the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) on the election of its new President. Dr Anne Marie Api will take over from Dr Jim Romine, who is retiring on 31 March 2023 after leading the organization for more than 7 years.
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Webinar: Anosmia Awareness Day
On the essence of scent – a look at the science and philosophy of smell, what it's like to live without it, and how fragrance enriches our wellbeing
Smell can spark joy and bring colour to the world - it can enrich our experiences and memories. And yet, sufferers of anosmia - the partial or total loss of the ability to smell - lack this sense. This struggle can be alarming and bewildering as it takes away one of the main ways in which we interpret the world around us.
The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) invites you to an insightful webinar that will delve into the depths of this unique condition the occasion of Anosmia Awareness Day..
Professor Barry Smith, Director of the Institute of Philosophy at the Centre for the Study of the Senses will shed light on the science and philosophy of smell.
He will be followed by Duncan Boak, Founder of charity FifthSense who will delve into the emotional and psychological effects of losing this vital sense through the lens of his own experience.
Whether you're a fragrance professional, an anosmia sufferer, or simply someone with a passion for scent, this webinar is a must-attend.
So, take a deep breath and join us as we shine a light on anosmia. Register now using the button below or by visiting https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Lc5MfsPDR0WLUDcE1dqFIg
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Stakeholders renew commitment to IDEA project at annual meeting, recognizing huge achievements in controlling skin allergy
Brussels, 05 December 2022 – Stakeholders at the International Dialogue for the Evaluation of Allergens (IDEA) Annual Review meeting on 29 November 2022 reaffirmed their commitment to the project. Underway for nearly 10 years, IDEA seeks ways to improve consumer protection by bringing together various stakeholders including the fragrance industry, the dermatological community, and policy makers to build a new framework to assess fragrance allergens
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“Fragrance serves essential consumer needs; we must step up to support sustainability” says IFRA at Global Fragrance Summit 2022
14 November 2022 – The fourth Global Fragrance Summit – the first to be held in Latin America – saw fragrance industry stakeholders from around the world join for three days of discussion and debate. Under the headline of the Scent of Change, the Summit examined innovation, biodiversity and sustainability – and what the sector can do to continuously respond to consumers’ needs for health, hygiene and well-being.
Opening of IFRA India liaison office highlights importance of the country's fragrance sector in the global fragrance industry
21 September 2022 – The announcement today of the official opening of the International Fragrance Association’s (IFRA) new India liaison office heralds a significant era of development for the important Indian fragrance sector. It will enable IFRA to better support the Indian fragrance industry to build capacity, to reach ever higher standards of quality, safety, sustainability, and to improve global marketability.
IFRA welcomes new Global Communications Director
06 September 2022 » The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has welcomed a new Global Communications Director, effective as of 5 September 2022. This new hire reinforces its team, and will help to steer the association into its 50th anniversary year. The Global Communications Director will lead both IFRA’s internal and external communications activities.
Recognize the value of fragrance to Europe in new sustainability proposals', says industry body
30 July 2022 - IFRA releases its Green Deal policy recommendations, highlighting the fragrance industry’s value and role in supporting the EU’s sustainability transition.
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IFRA launches consultation on update to safe use program
30 June 2022 »The International Fragrance Association has launched a period of consultation on the latest update to its safe use program, the IFRA Standards. The consultation, which relates to the 51st Amendment to the IFRA Standards, is open until 30 November 2022.
Fragrance industry identifies possible challenges ahead to meet the objectives of the Green Deal
22 June 2022 » A new study on the business impact of the EU Commission’s proposed Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability put the fragrance industry at crossroads, with transformations needed to safeguard and promote prosperity of the sector in Europe.
IFRA expands to welcome Bulgarian member
15 June 2022 » The International Fragrance Association has welcomed the Bulgarian National Association Essential Oils, Perfumery and Cosmetics (BNAEOPC) as its 23rd National Association member, its tenth from the Europe, Middle East and Africa region, and the first from central and Eastern Europe.
IFRA updates global Transparency List
28 April 2022 » IFRA has published the latest edition of its Transparency List, an overview of the ingredients used to create fragrance mixtures employed by consumer goods companies worldwide.
IFRA joins breakthrough initiative to enable more sustainable consumer choices
22 February 2022 » The International Fragrance Association has joined a group of 36 cosmetics and personal care companies as well as professional associations to form the EcoBeautyScore Consortium, aiming to develop an industry-wide environmental impact assessment and scoring system for cosmetics products.
IFRA co-hosts five-day course on the Art of Sustainable Perfumery
17 November 2021 » The International Fragrance Association is hosting a five-day online course on the Art of Sustainable Perfumery from 22-26 November, focused on people working in the fragrance industry in India and students aspiring to work in the industry in the future.
IFRA welcomes new North American member association
10 September 2021 » The International Fragrance Association welcomes the Fragrance Science & Advocacy Council (FSAC) as its latest National Association member. FSAC is a new trade association dedicated to the strategic development of responsible science-based public policy in response to the fast-evolving legislative and regulatory landscape in North America.
Positive results in first fragrance and flavor Sustainability Report
7 June 2021 » The first collective Sustainability Report by the fragrance and flavor industries – published on World Environment Day on 5 June - shows positive results against a series of commitments made by companies.
IFRA welcomes new Regional Director Europe
4 May 2021 » IFRA has bolstered its European team by welcoming a new Regional Director, Aurélie Perrichet, to lead the Association's political and public affairs strategy in Brussels on issues including the European Green Deal and the EU Chemical Strategy for Sustainability.
IFRA joins industry call to halt EU-US tariffs
28 January 2021 » IFRA has joined more than 70 European and American industry associations to call for a suspension of tariffs in the trade dispute between the European Union and the United States.
IFRA gives cautious welcome to new EU chemicals strategy
14 October 2020 » The International Fragrance Association has given a cautious welcome to the publication of a new EU chemicals strategy, signaling its willingness to contribute to plans that support environmental protection and innovation and that are based on sound science.
IFRA becomes member of leading Indian business body
24 August 2020 » The International Fragrance Association has joined the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) as it works to promote the safe use and enjoyment of fragrance in India.
IFRA joins cross-industry call on EU chemicals rules
9 July 2020 » Nineteen industry associations have asked the European Commission President not to fundamentally reform the REACH chemicals legislation as part of its Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability.
Fragrance and flavor industries launch new Charter committing to a more sustainable future
1 July 2020 » Nearly one hundred fragrance and flavor companies have signed an ambitious new Charter seeking to improve sustainability across the two industries.
IFRA joins cross-industry call on EU chemicals rules
9 July 2020 » The International Fragrance Association has joined a cross-industry call to the European Commission not to overhaul the European Union's chemical rules.
Fragrance and flavor industries launch new Charter committing to a more sustainable future
1 July 2020 » Nearly one hundred fragrance and flavor companies have signed an ambitious new Charter seeking to improve sustainability across the two industries.
IFRA welcomes new Board members
12 June 2020 » The Board of Directors of the International Fragrance Association welcomed two new women members at its online meeting on Friday 5 June.
Going beyond the pandemic and shaping the ‘new normal’
22 April 2020 » We are still counting the human cost of the coronavirus pandemic, but the time is coming for industry leaders to shape our post-COVID-19 world, says IFRA Chairman Hans Holger Gliewe.
New IFRA Chair and Board of Directors take office
1 April 2020 » Hans Holger Gliewe has taken office as the new Chairman of The International Fragrance Association. Hans Holger now heads a body including representatives of the seven multinational Regular Members of IFRA and of the Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America and North America regions.
The fragrance industry urges governments to recognize essential role of sector in fight against coronavirus
23 March 2020 » The global fragrance industry is calling on governments to include factories manufacturing fragrance as ‘critical infrastructure’ or ‘essential business’ in combating the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
A new chapter for Britain and Europe
31 January 2020 » Brexit Day is here: a unique and significant moment in the history of the United Kingdom and Europe. Now is the time to focus on what's next.
Helping people to enjoy fragrance with confidence: IFRA announces revisions to global safe use initiative
10 January 2020 » The International Fragrance Association (IFRA), the global body representing fragrance ingredient manufacturers and compounders, has today published the latest update to its flagship fragrance safe use program, the IFRA Standards.
Scent and sound
30 September 2019 » To mark International Podcast Day on 30 September, we have put together a small selection of podcasts and radio programs about scent, smell, fragrance and perfume.
Fragrance makes the difference: new study highlights social and economic value of fragrance industry
13 June 2019 » Fragrance boosts the value of consumer goods such as perfumes, cosmetics and cleaning products by up to ten times, according to a global report published today. ‘The Value of Fragrance’ shows that the manufacturing of fragrance ingredients alone adds €7.2bn to the economy and is responsible for between €48bn and €72bn in Value Added for 25 consumer product categories.
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