IFRA Network

The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) was founded in 1973 in Geneva to represent the collective interests of the fragrance industry. Its main purpose is to promote the safe enjoyment of fragrances worldwide.


	What is IFRA?

Together with the industry's scientific centre RIFM (the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials), the IFRA team makes sure that the establishment of usage standards for fragrance materials is put into practice according to the available scientific recommendations and that member companies comply with those standards. Self-regulation enables the IFRA standards to be adopted very rapidly by fragrance houses worldwide and by the industry as a whole.

All of RIFM’s scientific findings are evaluated by an independent, scientific Expert Panel — an international group of dermatologists, pathologists, toxicologists and environmental scientists.


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	Mission

As a global network IFRA acts as the representative of the fragrance industry, encouraging dialogue whilst promoting the safety and benefits of the fragrance industry’s products. We actively represent the fragrance industry in relevant international fora and towards our major stakeholders. We lead and coordinate an international network of regional and national associations who act as the authorized representatives of the fragrance industry. In our representation we endeavor to listen and learn from our stakeholders and seek to understand their views and perspectives. At the same time we will seek to gain their understanding of the fragrance industry, its activities, views, values and beliefs.


	Beliefs

Sound science

We believe in the benefits that technology brings to human development and progress. We believe in science as the engine of innovation and the core principle of regulatory decision-making.

Sustainability

We believe in the concept of sustainable business. We are committed to continually improving the sustainability of the fragrance industry by reaching out to our stakeholders, developing dialogue and forming partnerships to ensure that the fragrance industry continues to be economically viable, socially acceptable and environmentally sound.

Benefits of Fragrance

We believe that fragrances make a tangible contribution to people’s everyday wellbeing, in some cases relieving stress, improving mood, aiding sleep and always providing a pleasant atmosphere.


	IFRA membership

IFRA represents national and regional associations, whose members include fragrance ingredient and compound manufacturers and suppliers. Individual companies are IFRA members, essentially through membership of a national or regional association, but may also become a Regular Member and pay dues directly to IFRA. A company can also join as a Supporting Member if there is no national association in their country and they are not large enough to warrant becoming a Regular Member.


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	Values

Respect

We will respect the views of others and act with honesty and humanity. We will seek the respect of others for our values and beliefs.

Openness

Communication will be a fundamental priority in all our activities. We will act with openness in all our dealings with stakeholders and actively engage in dialogue, exchanging opinions and facts, in order to increase society’s understanding of the fragrance industry and our understanding of society.

Dedication

We will commit to serve our members and stakeholders operating to the highest possible standards of professionalism ensuring the effective and prudent management of our resources.