Supporting capacity building in
India
IFRA opened an office in India in 2022 and has since taken on permanent staff to grow relations with local fragrance sector stakeholders
IFRA achievements in India
Empowering India's fragrance future: IFRA's educational and regulatory milestones
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. This educational venture, set to begin in 2024, aims to cultivate skilled professionals and establish a trainer resource bank for the sector. IFRA's efforts extend to integrating green chemistry in India's fragrant ingredient production and advocating for a unified regulatory framework to uphold standards and facilitate industry growth.
IFRA engagement with FICCI in India
In 2023, IFRA, in collaboration with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), and the Ministry of Consumer Affairs , proposed creating a Standards Club to educate on IFRA standards, alongside engaging with Hindu College, University of Delhi. For 2024, the focus is on standardization and sustainability, transitioning IFRA's role to a facilitator with initiatives like green chemistry compass tools through a partnership with the Green Chemistry Network Centre India. Plans include awareness sessions, seminars to adopt IFRA standards, and launching an educational course to bolster the sector.