International Fragrance Association

The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) founded in 1973 and based in Geneva, Switzerland, is the official self-regulatory representative body of the fragrance industry worldwide.[1][2] Its main purpose is to ensure the safety of fragrance materials through a dedicated science program. IFRA publishes a list of usage standards for fragrance materials, limiting or prohibiting the use of ingredients, based on the findings of the Research Institute of Fragrance Materials, which gathers data regarding the safety of fragrance materials.[3][4][5]

References

  1. ↑ Essential Chemistry for Aromatherapy. Elsevier Health Sciences. 2009. Retrieved 10 March 2014.
  2. ↑ Handbook of Essential Oils: Science, Technology, and Applications. 2009. Retrieved 10 March 2014.
  3. ↑ Connie Pitts (2003). Get a Whiff of This: Perfumes (Fragrances) – The Invisible Chemical Poisons. Retrieved 10 March 2014.
  4. ↑ Kurt Bauer; Dorothea Garbe; Horst Surburg. Common Fragrance and Flavor Materials: Preparation, Properties and Uses. Retrieved 10 March 2014.
  5. ↑ Karl Lintner (2009). Global Regulatory Issues for the Cosmetics Industry. Retrieved 10 March 2014.
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