Updates to the safe use program under the
IFRA Standards & transparency list
The IFRA standards are the self-regulatory safety program of the fragrance industry.
Consultation on the IFRA Standards
Strengthening the IFRA Standards through science and transparency
Jennifer Dorts, Scientific and Regulatory Affairs Manager at IFRA, provides an update on the IFRA Standards, the industry’s flagship programme for the safe use of fragrance ingredients worldwide.
In December 2025, IFRA launched the public consultation for the 52nd Amendment, marking a major milestone in the continuous evolution of the Standards.
The proposed Amendment introduces 51 new Restriction Standards, revises 18 existing ones, updates the IFRA Furocoumarin Policy into a single revised Standard, and removes eight outdated Standards. The consultation also covers revised guidance and annexes, reinforcing clarity and consistency. Throughout 2026, IFRA will collect and assess stakeholder feedback, with formal notification of the 52nd Amendment expected by year end.
25 Years of IFRA Standards evolution
25 years of IFRA Standards evolution
Evolving standards, science and product stewardship
Matthias Vey, Vice-President Scientific Affairs, reflects on 25 years at IFRA and the evolution of its scientific and regulatory role. At the heart of this journey are the IFRA Standards, which for more than five decades have remained central to the Association’s mission. Once perceived primarily as a rule-enforcing system, the Standards are today widely recognised as a framework for product stewardship, supporting consumer safety and responsible industry practice. This shift has been underpinned by continuous scientific progress, with RIFM methodologies evolving to reflect advances in toxicology and risk assessment. Together, these developments have strengthened the robustness, credibility and value of IFRA Standards worldwide.
Update to the IFRA Transparency List
Updated IFRA Transparency List now available
Reinforcing insight and confidence in the perfumer’s palette
Jennifer Dorts, Senior Manager, Scientific and Regulatory Affairs at IFRA, presents the latest update to the IFRA Transparency List, often referred to as the perfumer’s palette.
The List provides a global overview of fragrance ingredients in use at a given point in time and is built on IFRA’s periodic Volume of Use Survey, conducted with anonymised input from members and stakeholders.
Released in July 2025 and based on the 2024 survey, the new edition covers nearly 3,700 ingredients, including more than 1,000 Natural Complex Substances. The update reinforces IFRA’s commitment to transparency