International Fragrance Association
International Fragrance Association
In his first full year as President of the International Fragrance Association, Alexander Mohr reflects on a period defined by learning, listening and strengthening global relationships.
In 2025, IFRA deepened its engagement with fragrance companies, associations and stakeholders worldwide, delivering several key milestones. These included the launch of the 5nd Amendment to the IFRA Standards, publication of the third IFRA–IOFI Sustainability Report, and the introduction of a new IFRA website to improve clarity and access to information. Advocacy efforts continued across all regions, alongside organisational growth and the rollout of IFRA’s new strategy.
A highlight of the year was the Global Fragrance Summit in Singapore, demonstrating the value of cross-cultural dialogue. Mohr closes by thanking the Chairman, Board and IFRA team, and looks ahead to advancing IFRA’s mission of safe and sustainable fragrance for all.
Paul Andersson, Chairman of IFRA, reflects on a year shaped by rapid global change and heightened responsibility for the fragrance industry. With fragrance embedded in everyday life for billions of consumers, trust remains the industry’s most valuable asset.
In 2025, IFRA actively engaged in intensified regulatory discussions, particularly in Europe, advocating for science-based, proportionate and globally consistent approaches. Safety and scientific integrity remained central, alongside continued defence of fragrance ingredients, expanded regulatory dialogue and progress on non-animal testing.
Sustainability also featured strongly, with the third IFRA–IOFI Sustainability Report highlighting measurable progress. Andersson concludes by thanking the IFRA team for their expertise and dedication, which underpin the industry’s credibility worldwide.
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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 2025, IFRA actively engaged in advocating for the fragrance industry in the EU Chemicals Omnibus
This strategy advocates for workable legislation that upholds fragrance safety and innovation for the benefit of consumers.

In 2025, IFRA focused on navigating evolving 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 2025, IFRA marked significant progress by further strengthening links with regulators and fragrance companies in India, addressing the growing needs of the fragrance and flavor industry there.

The IFRA Communications department helps support the outreach and advocacy work of the association, creating materials, organising events and engaging with IFRA's various stakeholders.

The APAC region is an important producer and user of fragrances and fragrance ingredients. IFRA's engagement there is vital to supporting approaches by value chain stakeholders.

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The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) is registered in Geneva with its operations centre in Brussels, Belgium
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