Celebrating 50 years of achievements in global fragrance
IFRA Annual Report 2023
Celebrating 50 years of achievements in global fragrance
Celebrating 50 years of achievements in global fragrance
Celebrating 50 years of achievements in global fragrance
As 2024 marks a pivotal year for IFRA, the organization is set to navigate significant transitions with a refreshed strategy for 2024-2029, focusing on sustainability, regulation and cooperation with partners.
This year will see enhanced engagement in the Asia Pacific, with key leadership roles being filled to address increasing legislative demands. In Europe and in Latin America, work will continue to ensure the relevance of the fragrance industry, the IFRA Standards and the contribution of our members to sustainability and the environment.
Watch the introduction by IFRA President Martina Bianchini
2023 was a landmark year for IFRA, marked by the success of the Global Fragrance Summit and significant engagements with European lawmakers, highlighting the association's pivotal role in shaping future legislation. Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, IFRA reflects on its evolution into a global organization, offices in key regions such as Asia Pacific, India, and Latin America.
Looking ahead, the 2024-2029 strategy cycle aims to integrate member input, foster collaboration with trade associations, and engage with global legislators, ensuring IFRA's continued relevance and leadership in the fragrance industry's future.
Watch the Introduction by IFRA Chairman Hans Holger Gliewe
The IFRA Standards are at the heart of the fragrance industry's product stewardship program ensuring fragrance ingredient safety in consumer products.
Obligatory for IFRA members, these Standards - and the IFRA Code of Practice - are based on scientific safety assessments prepared by RIFM.
In 2023, IFRA actively engaged in advocating for the fragrance industry under the EU industrial strategy
This strategy aims to combine climate ambition with investment in innovation and competitiveness.
In 2023, IFRA focused on navigating the evolving chemical control legislation in Latin America, emphasizing collaboration with national associations and the Latin American Regulatory Cooperation Forum to ensure regulations are practical and innovation-friendly.
In 2023, IFRA marked significant progress by initiating the development of a unique perfumery course in India, addressing the growing needs of the fragrance and flavor industry there
The EU's Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSBD) principle, part of the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability, aims to eliminate substances of concern from products from the design phase, promoting safer alternatives.
The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) was delighted to be able to welcome over 180 attendees to Global Fragrance Summit 2023.
The Global Fragrance Summit is the premier, annual event that IFRA organizes – and this year’s conference had special significance.
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IFRA Annual Report 2023
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