International Fragrance Association

In 2020, in response to the ongoing and increasing focus on sustainability in the beauty and fragrance sectors, IFRA, in association with the International Organization of the Flavor Industry (IOFI), launched the "IFRA-IOFI Sustainability Charter."{{Cite web|title=IFRA-IOFI launch sustainability charter|date=July 2020 |url=https://www.perfumerflavorist.com/networking/news/company/IFRA-IOFI-Launch-New-Sustainability-Charter-571575551.html}} This charter has subsequently been updated with a second edition launched in 2023, with a third planned for 2025.

IFRA is the official self-regulatory representative body of the fragrance industry worldwide.{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=lYXQAQAAQBAJ&dq=%22International+Fragrance+Association%22&pg=PT558|title=Essential Chemistry for Aromatherapy|date=2009|publisher=Elsevier Health Sciences|isbn=978-0702037054|access-date=10 March 2014}}{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=2AEtSKfB2nUC&dq=%22International+Fragrance+Association%22&pg=PA962|title=Handbook of Essential Oils: Science, Technology, and Applications|date=2009|isbn=9781420063165|access-date=10 March 2014|last1=Husnu Can Baser|first1=K.|last2=Buchbauer|first2=Gerhard|publisher=CRC Press }} Its main purpose is to ensure the safety of fragrance materials through a dedicated science program. IFRA publishes a list of usage standards for fragrance materials, limiting or prohibiting the use of ingredients, based on the findings of the Research Institute of Fragrance Materials, which gathers data regarding the safety of fragrance materials.{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=h3-XUNf3HMIC&dq=%22International+Fragrance+Association%22&pg=PA99|title=Get a Whiff of This: Perfumes (Fragrances) – The Invisible Chemical Poisons|author=Connie Pitts|date=2003|publisher=AuthorHouse |isbn=9781414008462|access-date=10 March 2014}}{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=0jFdJAooDL0C&dq=%22International+Fragrance+Association%22&pg=PA225|title=Common Fragrance and Flavor Materials: Preparation, Properties and Uses|author1=Kurt Bauer|author2=Dorothea Garbe|author3=Horst Surburg|date=11 July 2008|publisher=John Wiley & Sons |isbn=9783527612376|access-date=10 March 2014}}{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=WI4fbIIthuIC&dq=%22International+Fragrance+Association%22&pg=PA259|title=Global Regulatory Issues for the Cosmetics Industry|author=Karl Lintner|date=2009|publisher=Elsevier |isbn=9780815519645|access-date=10 March 2014}}

The most recent iteration of the IFRA standards was published in January 2022, integrating all foregoing standards up to and including the "50th Amendment."The International Fragrance Association, [https://ifrafragrance.org/docs/default-source/ifra-code-of-practice-and-standards/ifra-standards---50th-amendment/standards-compiled.pdf?sfvrsn=87deb890_4 The Complete IFRA Standards up to and including the 50th Amendment], January 2022 (accessed October 30, 2022) Within the standards, included ingredients are prohibited (disallowed as a fragrance ingredient), restricted (allowed as fragrance ingredient only in prescribed quantities), or have accompanying specifications regarding their use (such ingredients are only allowed if they comply with specific criteria outlined in the Standard).

IFRA's day-to-day operations are led by its president. Since 2024, this role has been occupied by Alexander Mohr, heading a team of more than ten staff members based principally in Brussels.

IFRA's main decision-making body is its Board, headed by the IFRA Chairman, Paul Andersson. The Board has twelve voting members: eight representing the Regular Members, and four regional representatives of national associations.

• Robertet
• Symrise
• Takasago
• BASF
• dsm-Firmenich
• Givaudan
• International Flavors & Fragrances

• Argentine Chamber of Manufacturers of Aromatic Products (CAFEPA)
• Flavour & Fragrance Association of Australia & New Zealand (FFAANZ)
• Brazilian Association of the Essential Oils, Fragrances and Aromas Industries (ABIFRA)
• Bulgarian National Association Essential Oils, Perfumery and Cosmetics (BNAEOPC)
• Fragrance Creators Association (FCA; Canada)
• Fragrance Science & Advocacy Council (FSAC; Canada)
• Chilean Association of Flavors and Fragrances (ACHISAF)
• China Association of Flavor, Fragrance & Cosmetic Industries (CAFFCI)
• Chamber of the Flavor and Fragrance Industry (CISF; Colombia)
• National Union of Manufacturers of Aromatic Products (Prodarom; France)
• German Association of Fragrance Manufacturers (DVRH)
• Indonesian Flavor and Fragrance Association (AFFI)
• National Association of Fine Chemicals Companies and Specialist Sectors (AISPEC; Italy)
• Japan Flavor & Fragrance Materials Association (JFFMA)
• Korea Flavor & Fragrance Association (KFFA)
• National Association of Manufacturers of Aromatic Products (ANFPA; Mexico)
• Association of Fragrance & Flavoring Manufacturers (NEA; Netherlands)
• Flavor & Fragrance Association Singapore (FFAS)
• South African Association of the Flavour & Fragrance Industry (SAAFFI)
• Spanish Association of Fragrances and Food Aromas (AEFAA)
• Swiss Flavour and Fragrance Industry Association (SFFIA)
• Food Flavors and Fragrance Oils Manufacturers Association (AREP; Turkey)
• IFRA United Kingdom (IFRA UK)
• Fragrance Creators Association (FCA; USA)
• Fragrance Science & Advocacy Council (FASC; USA)

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• [https://ifrafragrance.org The International Fragrance Association website]

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