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IFRA

IFRA is a global association representing the fragrance industry to protect consumers and the environment.

Lobbying Activity

Meeting with Christophe Clergeau (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur) and European Chemical Industry Council and

3 Dec 2025 · ENVI - ECHA

Fragrance industry urges independent safety oversight and ECHA appeal mechanism

2 Dec 2025
Topic — A proposal to modernize the governance and financing of the European Chemicals Agency.
Message — Keep the cosmetic safety committee independent and focused on human health. Create an independent panel to allow legal challenges against agency scientific opinions. Strengthen the agency's role in promoting non-animal research and innovation.123
Why — Industry members could challenge chemical restrictions without filing expensive lawsuits in court.4
Impact — Regulatory bodies may face delays in banning chemicals due to new objections.5
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Meeting with Martin Hojsík (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur) and Cosmetics Europe

28 Nov 2025 · Chemicals omnibus - CRM and Cosmetics Regulation

Meeting with Vilija Sysaite (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné)

4 Sept 2025 · International tariffs, omnibus and REACH

Meeting with Martin Hojsík (Member of the European Parliament)

17 Jul 2025 · CLP, Cosmetics Regulation, Chemicals omnibus

Fragrance industry urges risk-based rules for EU bioeconomy transition

23 Jun 2025
Topic — The EU initiative aims to foster a circular, climate-neutral, and competitive bioeconomy.
Message — IFRA calls for a shift from hazard-based to risk-based evaluations for ingredients. They request a new carbon accounting method to reflect atmospheric carbon uptake during biomass growth. The sector also encourages market mechanisms to support small-volume renewable feedstocks.123
Why — This shift would remove regulatory barriers hindering the uptake of sustainable fragrance innovations.4
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Meeting with Vita Jukne (Cabinet of Commissioner Jessika Roswall)

16 May 2025 · REACH revision

IFRA defends risk-based safety assessments for fragrance ingredients

20 Mar 2025
Topic — Evaluation of whether the EU Cosmetic Products Regulation remains fit for purpose.
Message — The organization emphasizes the crucial role of the CPR's scientifically risk-based approach. They request solutions to decouple hazard classifications from automatic bans without initiating a new legislative revision.123
Why — Fragrance companies would avoid massive reformulation costs and protect their existing product portfolios.45
Impact — The bioeconomy and natural ingredient suppliers suffer from regulatory uncertainty and discouraged use.67
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Meeting with Hans Ingels (Head of Unit Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs) and Cosmetics Europe

29 Jan 2025 · Increasing numbers of harmonised classification of substances as carcinogens, mutagens and reprotoxicants category 1B and consequences for cosmetic products

Response to Commission Roadmap to phase out animal testing

14 Oct 2024

The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) advocates for the transition to animal-free chemical safety assessment, stressing the need for enhanced development, validation, and regulatory acceptance of non-animal methods. In the short term, opportunities must be identified to accelerate their regulatory adoption based on current scientific advancements, while in the long term, achieving full replacement will require a paradigm shift in how new approaches are validated and integrated into legislation. The ultimate goal must be the use of new approach methodologies (NAMs) without new animal data which also has the potential to reduce uncertainty in human safety assessments. This should also include the incorporation of exposure as a key factor in decision-making. A gradual and well-planned transition is essential, ensuring incremental changes that prevent the complication of overlapping frameworks. At the same time, caution is needed when integrating NAMs into legislation, as it may unintentionally lead to further animal testing or excessive and over-conservative hazard classification when relying heavily on the precautionary approach. Our commitment is demonstrated through active engagement in initiatives like EPAA (European Partnership for Alternative Approaches to Animal Testing), ICCS (International Collaboration on Cosmetics Safety), OECD BIAC, and as a member of the Board of the Centre for Alternatives to Animal Testing (CAAT). We refer to the attached information providing a synthesis of the current state of knowledge in the fragrance industry, focusing on two key initiatives involving NAMs and aggregate exposure: 1) The International Dialogue for the Evaluation of Allergens (IDEA) (www.ideaproject.info). This multistakeholder initiative is currently actively engaged in work to determine whether quantitative risk assessment for dermal sensitisers based on point of departures derived from selected NAMs are similarly protective of human health as those derived traditionally. 2) The fragrance industrys product stewardship programme (www.ifrafragrance.org) based on safety assessments established by the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM). RIFM has advanced animal-free NAMs through its safety assessment and research programs for over a decade. For more details we refer to the separate submission by RIFM. We can bring the large experience from an exposure-based approach to risk assessment as highlighted in the above two examples. Even if REACH currently recognises exposure-led considerations, these are very specific and limited in nature. REACH requires hazard identification based on a set of animal studies as a starting point for any further evaluations. In addition several challenges must be addressed when using NAMs, including: (1) their acceptance and use for both classification and non-classification purposes, and (2) the currently limited availability of NAMs for complex endpoints such as repeated dose toxicity, reproductive toxicity, and endocrine disruption, which are not yet fully suitable for hazard characterisation. For endocrine disruption, NAMs are available for assessing endocrine activity and determining the "mode-of-action" (MoA), but they do not yet provide sufficient information on adverse effects. In this regard, we value the active involvement of the private sector in the European plan to accelerate the transition to innovation without the use of animals, and will be pleased to take part in upcoming consultation steps.
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Meeting with Nelly Bruno (Cabinet of Commissioner Iliana Ivanova) and BASF SE and DSM-Firmenich

30 Sept 2024 · DISCUSSION ON REASEARCH AND INNOVATION IN FRAGRNACE INDUSTRY

Meeting with Andrey Novakov (Member of the European Parliament)

6 Sept 2024 · CLP Regulation / REACH Regulation

Meeting with Caroline Boeshertz (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis)

20 Jun 2024 · Industrial Policy, Green Deal, Competitiveness.

Fragrance group urges stand-alone cosmetics safety body at ECHA

4 Apr 2024
Topic — New EU initiative to streamline chemical safety assessments and improve data accessibility.
Message — IFRA demands the maintenance of the SCCS as a stand-alone safety body. They argue risk assessment must remain the primary decision-making process for products. The group also supports developing methods to further reduce animal testing.123
Why — Preserving a specialized body protects the industry's expert-driven risk assessment framework.4
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Meeting with Manuela Ripa (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

30 Jan 2024 · Detergents Regulation

Response to Revision of the Toy Safety Directive

31 Oct 2023

The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) thanks the European Commission for the possibility to comment on the revision of the Toy Safety Directive. In relation to the labelling of fragrance allergens, IFRA would recommend reviewing the provisions laid down in the proposed Toy Safety Regulation (TSR), in order to ensure a consistent and aligned approach with other vertical legislations (as the cosmetic products (CPR)). For instance, IFRA would like to draw attention on the below (non-exhaustive) findings, resulting in inconsistencies between the labelling of fragrance allergens for toys vs. provisions for cosmetic products: A number of fragrance allergens allowed in cosmetic products (but subject to labelling requirements as part of the 26 allergens list) are prohibited for use in toys. These are entries 41 until 51, 53 until 55 and 58. The rationale for this ban is not clear. In the list of substances subject to specific labelling requirements, Lilial (entry 7) is reported. This substance is banned in cosmetic products. Moreover, the trade name is mentioned in the regulation (Lilial) instead of the substance name (BMHCA) In 2023, the European Commission published its EU Regulation extending the list of fragrance allergens to be labelled in cosmetic products (Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1545). In this Regulation, adaptations were made after consultations with stakeholders, to ensure a correct material description with regard to names and CAS numbers. Unfortunately, this has not been considered in the proposed TSR. Some examples are reported below: o Entry 17: Beta Caryophyllene (ox) in toys vs. Beta-Caryophyllene in the CPR o Entry 22: Dimethylbenzyl carbinyl acetate (DMBCA) for toys and Dimethyl Phenethyl Acetate in the CPR o Entry 38: Terpineol (mixture of isomers) with one CAS vs. Terpineol with 4 8000-41-7/98-55-5/138-87-4/586-81-2 in the CPR. In addition, in the CPR, groups of substances were introduced to facilitate on-pack labelling, while this is not considered in the TSR. Some examples: o Entries 34 and 35 (alpha-Santalol and beta Santalol) are separate entries in the TSR, but are listing as one material instead of two isomers in the CPR (Santalol in CPR) o Entries 57-59 in TSR are covered by Laurus nobilis oil in the CPR o Entries 18-21 in TSR are covered by Rose ketones in the CPR IFRA would therefore kindly request further discussion/ consideration on the 3 following points related to fragrance allergens labelling: 1) Clarify the rationale for the ban of the old list of 26 fragrance allergens to be labelled on cosmetic products On the old list of 26 fragrance allergens to be labelled on cosmetic products, we notice that these are now banned in the TSR (while they are only subject to labelling requirements for cosmetic products). 2) Address inconsistencies between the TSR and the CPR From the new list of fragrance allergens on cosmetic products, we note several inconsistencies and would kindly request harmonisation on the entries. 3) Verify translations in other languages than English Certain translations in other languages than English may have to be checked. In the CPR, oil has been translated in French by huile while it should be huile essentielle to avoid confusion with vegetable oil (huile).
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Meeting with Martin Hojsík (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

16 Jun 2023 · Classification, labelling and packaging Regulation, Cosmetics Regulation, natural substances

Fragrance industry seeks single-substance status for natural complex chemicals

27 Mar 2023
Topic — Revision of EU rules on the classification, labelling, and packaging of chemical substances.
Message — Natural Complex Substances should be classified as single substances rather than mixtures. Classification should rely on testing the whole substance instead of individual components. Grouping substances requires a robust scientific review and clear guidance from authorities.123
Why — This protects fragrance ingredients from being banned based on individual molecules' properties.45
Impact — Regulatory authorities face increased workloads due to more complex scientific assessment requirements.6
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Meeting with Elena Montani (Cabinet of Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius)

13 Dec 2022 · Implementation of EU chemicals strategy for sustainability

Meeting with Joan Canton (Cabinet of Commissioner Thierry Breton)

13 Dec 2022 · Implementation of EU chemicals strategy for sustainability

Meeting with Helena Braun (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans)

13 Dec 2022 · Implementation of EU chemicals strategy for sustainability

Meeting with Antonius Manders (Member of the European Parliament)

28 Nov 2022 · Healthy labelling

Fragrance association urges clear rules and global chemical alignment

18 Oct 2022
Topic — The EU is revising chemical classification rules to include new hazard categories.
Message — The industry requests clearer legal definitions for new hazard classes to ensure consistency and legal certainty. They want transition periods to be based on the publication of guidance rather than the regulation itself. Finally, they urge the Commission to align these rules with global standards before implementation.123
Why — This would reduce the risk of non-compliance and avoid costly, repetitive label updates.45
Impact — Environmental advocates lose timely protections against chemicals that potentially contaminate vital water resources.67
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Fragrance industry demands standalone committee for cosmetic safety

10 Oct 2022
Topic — The consultation reviews the European Chemicals Agency’s mandate to improve governance and financing.
Message — IFRA demands the maintenance of a standalone expert committee for cosmetics safety. They support common hazard data but insist on sector-specific risk assessments. The industry strongly supports the continuation of the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety.123
Why — Preserving specific risk assessment methods protects international trade and exports for fragrance companies.4
Impact — Groups favoring a unified hazard-based approach lose influence over specific cosmetic safety evaluations.5
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Response to Empowering the consumer for the green transition

24 May 2022

The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) supports the improvement of a European framework aiming at ensuring that consumers can actively contribute to the green transition, through the delivery of reliable information on consumer products, to make environmentally sustainable consumption choices and is actively participating in the meetings of the EU Ecolabelling Board. The fragrance industry is committed to sustainability and sustainable development. IFRA and its members are engaged in a series of projects relating to sustainability, including the joint Sustainability Charter (https://ifra-iofi.org/) with the flavor industry. It is a collective, voluntary and inclusive effort to raise the bar for sustainability in our sectors, taking a life-cycle approach. It includes a commitment to green chemistry as well as tools to help companies adopt a more sustainable approach to the development of ingredients and mixtures. The Charter focuses on five commitments, including notably responsible sourcing, reduction of our industries’ environmental footprint, and being at the leading edge of product safety. IFRA believes that this sector-based initiative is the right tool to further advance on the sustainable use of fragrances in consumer products. The fragrance industry is a business-to-business sector. Through IFRA, the sector has recently joined the EcoBeautyScore Consortium, together with 35 other organisations. The purpose of this consortium is to enable consumers to make sustainable choices through an environmental impact assessment and scoring system. The approach has a global scope and may help provide consumers with clear, transparent, and comparable environmental impact information, based on a common science-based methodology. A footprinting and scoring prototype is targeted for end of 2022, providing the environmental scoring for a selection of product categories at first. It will then be verified by independent parties. Last but not least, IFRA also supports initiatives looking at exploring digital means to give consumers better information – through a consistent and harmonised approach across the different pieces of the legislation. Digital tools (e.g. QR codes, e-labels) offer opportunities for conveying mandatory and voluntary product information and simplifying product labels. Digital information delivery shall remain technology-neutral, simple, practical, cost-efficient and feasible to implement.
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Response to Streamlining EU scientific and technical work on chemicals through the EU agencies

12 Apr 2022

The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the European Commission Call for evidence for an initiative on “Chemicals – making best use of EU agencies to streamline scientific assessments”. IFRA welcomes the overarching goals of this initiative, aiming at reviewing how to use better the EU’s agencies and scientific bodies and to provide greater transparency when prioritising action to deal with chemicals. IFRA believes that the application of the “One Substance, One Assessment” concept could be appropriate if it is only applied to the hazard assessment. Sectors could then benefit from access to a complete set of hazard data, forming a common basis for sector specific risk assessments. However, the concept should not pre-empt or replace sectorial risk assessment. It should be stressed that in relation to cosmetic products, due to the animal testing ban under the Cosmetics Regulation, the full hazard dataset may not be acceptable for use in cosmetics risk assessment. IFRA would like to also highlight its strong support to the maintenance of the Scientific Committee for Consumer Safety (SCCS) as a dedicated and experienced independent expert committee to underpin the cosmetic ingredients legislation. For more than 40 years, the SCCS has built up state-of-the-art expertise in risk assessment and its opinions are recognised internationally, becoming a reference for cosmetic ingredients legislation in different regions of the world, and thus facilitating trade and exports of cosmetic products from the EU. In addition, the SCCS has developed ground-breaking know-how and scientific approach on alternative methods to animal testing, given the very specific animal testing ban under the cosmetics regulation and the resulting needs for specific risk assessment approaches. As abovementioned, IFRA would like to reiterate the importance for scientifically based risk assessment– as e.g. done by the SCCS for cosmetic ingredients – and is concerned by any shift of European agencies towards the hazard-based approach. The “One Substance, One Assessment” concept could therefore offer an opportunity for the EU to implement a more consistent approach to hazard assessments across various pieces of legislation – whether it is for the same chemicals under the horizontal EU chemical legislation, in food contact materials legislation or other product legislation. However, attention should be given to cross-framework compatibility and specific risk assessment should be safeguarded. This becomes evident from the simple consideration of different exposure routes resulting from the application of products. Looking at a very generic example of an ingredient having the potential to cause irritation and sensitization, the evaluation of an ingredient’s use in a fragrance mixture in cosmetic products with potential exposure to skin and eye will follow different approaches and assessment outcomes compared to use in a flavour that is part of a product that will be ingested as a food. In relation to the different policy options to ensure the efficiency and coherence of safety assessments, IFRA believes that further consultation should be organised with stakeholders – to exchange on the impact of the various proposed options which will be developed as part of this initiative, and particularly on the fate of the SCCS. IFRA believes that the current situation – assuring that the SCCS is working as the dedicated and experienced independent expert committee to underpin the cosmetic ingredients legislation – is a valuable scenario to consider for the future, and to possibly improve through up-to-date procedures.
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Response to 2022 Strategic Foresight Report

17 Mar 2022

You will find in attachment the contribution of IFRA - The International Fragrance Association on the 2022 Strategic Foresight Report – better understanding the twinning between the green and digital transitions. Thank you for your consideration.
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Response to Revision of the Toy Safety Directive

29 Oct 2021

The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Inception Impact Assessment on the revision of the Toy Safety Directive. IFRA would like to raise the following comments: 1) The extension of the generic approach to risk management should be based on risk, not hazard. For more than 40 years, IFRA has carefully examined the safe use of fragrance ingredients and established the IFRA Standards based on a continuously refined risk assessment approach for fragrance ingredients. Chemical risk management should continue to be based on a good understanding of their uses and of potential exposure. The fragrance industry is concerned about the potential ban of substances irrespective of the risk and exposure. This is particularly important for fragrances, which typically only represent a small fraction of the toy but can play a key role for consumers’ satisfaction. 2) The simultaneous exposure to multiple chemicals should be based on current scientific knowledge and subject to impact assessment. Introduction of further requirements has to be carefully evaluated and would require a detailed impact assessment to fully understand the effects. It also needs to be built on solid scientific foundations. A fragrance mixture is typically composed of a combination of dozens to hundreds of fragrance ingredients and are present at (very) low levels in the final product. 3) The revision of the Toy Safety Directive is an opportunity to ensure alignment with latest EU provisions on fragrances IFRA welcomes the revision of the Toy Safety Directive as an opportunity to include appropriate legal mechanisms in the future Toy Safety Directive/ Regulation to update the applicable rules with the latest EU provisions on fragrances (Annex II, including the lists of prohibited fragrances and fragrances to be labelled on the toys) through comitology. This would ensure that the tailor-made labelling requirements for specific allergenic fragrances in certain experimental toy sets can be easily updated when the lists of allergenic fragrances are amended. When proceeding with this revision, IFRA would also welcome consistency with the Cosmetic products Regulation, and notably with regard to the date of application of the extended list of fragrance allergens.
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Response to EU Chemicals Strategy for sustainability - Revision of the Cosmetic Products Regulation

29 Oct 2021

The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the first step of the revision of the Cosmetic Products regulation (CPR). IFRA considers it is key to consider that: • Extend the generic approach to risk management (GRA) should be based on risk not on hazard. For more than 40 years, IFRA has carefully examined the safe use of fragrance ingredients and established the IFRA Standards based on a continuously refined risk assessment approach for fragrance ingredients. Chemical risk management should continue to be based on a good understanding of their uses and of potential exposure. The fragrance industry is concerned about the potential ban of substances irrespective of the individual chemical risk and exposure. The GRA mechanism must recognise “safety”’ as an overriding principle, allowing derogations for demonstrated safety of use. CPR already contains a GRA mechanism for CMR substances which could be adapted. This point is particularly important for fragrances, which only represent a small fraction of the cosmetic product but can be a major factor for consumers’ acceptance and satisfaction. • Introduction of provisions addressing the combination effects of chemicals are based on current scientific knowledge and subject to impact assessment Annex I of the CPR already considers combined effects of the chemicals in a cosmetic product. Introduction of further requirements has to be carefully evaluated and would require a detailed impact assessment to fully understand the effects. It also needs to be built on solid scientific foundations. A fragrance mixture is typically composed of a combination of dozens to hundreds of fragrance ingredients and are present at (very) low levels in cosmetics. • Encourage a broad societal and social debate on the merits and risks of the “Essential use” concept The current REACH Regulation addresses essential use and the availability of alternatives as part of the restriction and authorisation processes. Fragrance is an essential part of our daily lives and our well-being, health and hygiene, and people frequently choose to purchase cosmetics based on how they smell. An approach considering fragrances as non-essential would automatically exclude fragrance ingredients from EU regulatory processes to demonstrate their safe use, and many could consequently be banned from cosmetics. This would be an unjustified and disproportionate approach. The concept of essential use should be based on scientific assessments and only implemented where an unacceptable risk is identified or where adequate control cannot be guaranteed. It should be backed up with a socio-economic impact analysis applying a life-cycle approach to evaluating essential use, taking social and economic aspects together with health and environmental considerations into account. IFRA would offer to work with the Commission to develop a definition of essential use as well as developing criteria to grant derogations for certain substances. • Consider the “One Substance One Assessment” (OSOA) concept for the hazard assessment, without pre-empting sectorial risk assessment The CPR revision and the EU CSS offers an opportunity for regulators to improve consistency between the actions of different authorities. The OSOA concept could be appropriate if it is only applied to the hazard assessment, given that sectors could benefit from access to a complete set of hazard data, forming a common basis for sector specific risk assessments. Due to the animal testing ban under the CPR, the full hazard dataset may not be acceptable for use in cosmetics risk assessment. Finally, IFRA would like to highlight the importance of maintaining the SCCS as dedicated and experience independent expert committee to underpin cosmetic ingredient legislation.
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Fragrance industry warns EU against unilateral chemical classification rules

31 May 2021
Topic — A revision of EU rules for classifying, labelling, and packaging chemical substances.
Message — IFRA demands that new hazard classes follow international frameworks rather than being created unilaterally. They oppose separate endocrine disruptor categories and complex testing for natural essential oils.123
Why — This approach prevents massive increases in testing costs and protects global export competitiveness.45
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Fragrance industry urges science-based approach to EU chemical rules

31 May 2021
Topic — The European Commission is consulting on the revision of EU chemicals registration and safety rules.
Message — IFRA requests a targeted, science-based revision of chemical regulations rather than broad bans. They oppose a generic approach to chemical mixtures and seek a clearer definition of essential use.123
Why — This approach would protect fragrance companies from costly product reformulations and administrative burdens.45
Impact — Health and environmental advocates may see slower progress in banning hazardous chemical groups.6
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Response to Chemicals strategy for sustainability

18 Jun 2020

IFRA Europe welcomes the European Commission Roadmap on the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS). As the voice of fragrance manufacturers/suppliers in Europe, IFRA Europe is committed to consumer safety and to sustainable development across their many dimensions by continuously looking to create truly sustainable and innovative solutions. For this reason, IFRA Europe supports the European Green Deal goals aiming at protecting citizens and the environment while at the same time encouraging innovation through safety and sustainability. Given that the aim of this initiative is to simplify and strengthen the legal framework, IFRA Europe calls for a coherent, integrated and scientifically-based approach while using non-animal methods for safety assessments. This approach should be relevant, transparent, proportionate and effective to manage complex issues, such as the topic of endocrine disruptors (EDs). EDs should be regulated on the basis of risk – which has also been the position of the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS). Regulating chemicals based on hazard properties alone is excessively simplistic and can lead to the stigmatization and/or removal from the market of chemicals with important societal and economic benefits. Future legislative initiatives should be accompanied by robust impact assessments, conducted in close cooperation with the stakeholders who are concerned. This approach should also apply to hazard classification: the classification and labelling of chemical substances and mixtures is a legislative tool to communicate on hazardous properties, not on risk, and can result in far-reaching consequences for downstream users, and other legislative action. The CSS offers an opportunity for greater predictability and consistency in regulation, avoiding last-minute surprises and changes for industry, the implementation of which can have a significant impact on business continuity. IFRA Europe welcomes a Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability that will also support the digital transition. We appreciate the willingness of the Commission “to achieve a twin green and digital transition” through “an innovative, responsible and sustainable chemicals industry”. The CSS should consider leveraging the European digital agenda and make use of digitalization initiatives within the chemicals industries to achieve more effective, relevant and easy-to-understand communication that provides information on the hazards, risks and safe use of chemicals.
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IFRA Europe seeks simpler rules for chemical safety reporting

17 Aug 2019
Topic — The consultation concerns amending chemical labeling regulations for emergency health responses.
Message — The organization requests clearer wording for industrial site exemptions and the removal of complex reporting requirements for mixtures in mixtures. They argue that the current proposal creates massive communication hurdles and risks to trade secrets.12
Why — This would minimize administrative costs and prevent the exposure of sensitive proprietary formulas.34
Impact — National authorities would receive lower quality data for risk management if companies over-report.5
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Fragrance industry urges risk-based approach for endocrine disruptor rules

10 Jul 2019
Topic — This fitness check evaluates the coherence and effectiveness of EU endocrine disruptor regulations.
Message — IFRA Europe recommends a consistent definition and a case-by-case risk-based approach for assessments. They also advocate for the adoption of non-animal alternative methods for safety tests.123
Why — This avoids market disruption by allowing companies to demonstrate safety through risk-based assessments.4
Impact — Health advocates lose the ability to ban chemicals based solely on their hazardous properties.5
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Response to Labelling fragrance allergens

21 Dec 2018

IFRA Europe has reviewed the European Commission Inception Impact Assessment in relation to the information to be made accessible for consumers about the presence of fragrance allergens in cosmetics products. The proposed document is an accurate description of the various options for providing information to consumers and provides a balanced summary of the various impacts that these options will have. IFRA Europe appreciates to be considered as a stakeholder by the European Commission in this area. In this context we will contribute to all consultations and events to be launched in 2019.
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Fragrance industry demands evaluation of existing endocrine regulations

19 Jul 2018
Topic — The EU is developing a more comprehensive framework for endocrine-disrupting chemicals.
Message — The association requests evaluating current rules before proposing further legislation. They support using established scientific procedures and focusing on dose-response data.12
Why — A focus on biological thresholds allows the industry to continue using chemicals at low concentrations.34
Impact — Consumer groups lose protections if endocrine disruptors are not automatically treated as having no safe limit.56
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Meeting with Justyna Morek (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska)

23 Jul 2015 · Fragrance industry