IFRA Standards documentation

IFRA Standards – 51^st Amendment: Essential guidance

These are the essential documents for the use of the 51^st amendment to the IFRA Standards. The full documentation is available just below.

IFRA 51^st Amendment – Guidance for the use of IFRA Standards

IFRA 51^st Amendment – Annex on contributions from other sources

IFRA 51^st Amendment – Index of IFRA Standards

IFRA 51^st Amendment – IFRA Standards Overview

IFRA Standards – 51^st Amendment: full documentation

The IFRA Standards – 51^st Amendment is an important update by the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) to ensure the safety of fragrance ingredients in consumer products. Introduced in 2022, it includes new rules and limits on certain fragrance materials based on the latest scientific research. These standards help protect consumer health and the environment, making sure that fragrances in cosmetics, personal care items, and household products are safe to use.

IFRA 51^st Amendment – Guidance for the use of IFRA Standards

IFRA 51^st Amendment – Annex on contributions from other sources

IFRA 51^st Amendment End of Consultation Letter

IFRA 51^st Amendment – Notification Letter

IFRA 51^st Amendment – Notification Letter (Spanish)

IFRA 51^st Amendment – Notification Letter (Portuguese)

IFRA 51^st Amendment – IFRA Standards Overview

IFRA 51^st Amendment – Index of IFRA Standards

IFRA 51^st Amendment – Standards

Complete IFRA Standards (51^st Amendment)

Template for Certificate of Conformity to the IFRA Standards

Template for Certificate of Conformity to the IFRA Standards (DOC)

Guidance documents and Categorization form

IFRA Information Letter 1127 – Additional Clarifications related to products with potential lip exposure

IFRA Information Letter 1121 – Updated IFRA Standards Guidance relating to traces of prohibited materials

IFRA Information Letter 1107 – Clarifications related to the implementation of IFRA Standards and categorization of product types in the 49^th Amendment

IFRA-RIFM Categorization Form

IFRA Code of Practice

Please visit the Code of Practice page for more information and documents.

IFRA code of practice

Background scientific information and guidelines

FRA-RIFM QRA Information booklet

IFRA-Cosmetics Europe – Guidelines on Exchange of Information – IFRA Information Letter 977

Previous amendments to the IFRA Standards

50^th Amendment (ZIP)

49^th Amendment (ZIP)

48^th Amendment (ZIP)

47^th Amendment (ZIP)

46^th Amendment (ZIP)

45^th Amendment (ZIP)

44^th Amendment (ZIP)

43^rd Amendment (ZIP)

42^nd Amendment (ZIP)

41^st Amendment (ZIP)

40^th Amendment (ZIP)

39^th Amendment (ZIP)

38^th Amendment (ZIP)

37^th Amendment (ZIP)

Update to the International Fragrance Association’s ‘Safe use’ program reinforces user confidence

Geneva, 24 July 2023 – IFRA has developed and published the 51^st Amendment to the IFRA Standards, updating and reinforcing its safe use program. The IFRA Standards underpin and promote the safe and sustainable use of fragrances in consumer products. They are the product of peer reviewed research and safety analysis, and mandatory for IFRA members.

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All fragrance ingredients disclosed publicly

IFRA Standards – 51st Amendment: Essential guidance

IFRA 51st Amendment – Guidance for the use of IFRA Standards

IFRA 51st Amendment – Annex on contributions from other sources

IFRA 51st Amendment – Index of IFRA Standards

IFRA 51st Amendment – IFRA Standards Overview

IFRA Standards – 51st Amendment: full documentation

IFRA 51st Amendment – Guidance for the use of IFRA Standards

IFRA 51st Amendment – Annex on contributions from other sources

IFRA 51st Amendment End of Consultation Letter

IFRA 51st Amendment – Notification Letter

IFRA 51st Amendment – Notification Letter (Spanish)

IFRA 51st Amendment – Notification Letter (Portuguese)

IFRA 51st Amendment – IFRA Standards Overview

IFRA 51st Amendment – Index of IFRA Standards

IFRA 51st Amendment – Standards

Complete IFRA Standards (51st Amendment)

Template for Certificate of Conformity to the IFRA Standards

Template for Certificate of Conformity to the IFRA Standards (DOC)

Guidance documents and Categorization form

IFRA Information Letter 1127 – Additional Clarifications related to products with potential lip exposure

IFRA Information Letter 1121 – Updated IFRA Standards Guidance relating to traces of prohibited materials

IFRA Information Letter 1107 – Clarifications related to the implementation of IFRA Standards and categorization of product types in the 49th Amendment

IFRA-RIFM Categorization Form

IFRA Code of Practice

IFRA code of practice

Background scientific information and guidelines

FRA-RIFM QRA Information booklet

IFRA-Cosmetics Europe – Guidelines on Exchange of Information – IFRA Information Letter 977

Previous amendments to the IFRA Standards

50th Amendment (ZIP)

49th Amendment (ZIP)

48th Amendment (ZIP)

47th Amendment (ZIP)

46th Amendment (ZIP)

45th Amendment (ZIP)

44th Amendment (ZIP)

43rd Amendment (ZIP)

42nd Amendment (ZIP)

41st Amendment (ZIP)

40th Amendment (ZIP)

39th Amendment (ZIP)

38th Amendment (ZIP)

37th Amendment (ZIP)

36th Amendment (ZIP)

IFRA Standards library

IFRA Standards

IFRA Code of Practice

Latest updates about IFRA Standards documentation

IFRA Global Fragrance Summit 2025 – Don’t miss out!

IFRA announces launch of the 2024 Volume of Use survey

Update to the International Fragrance Association’s ​‘Safe use’ program reinforces user confidence

IFRA Standards – 51^st Amendment: Essential guidance

IFRA 51^st Amendment – Guidance for the use of IFRA Standards

IFRA 51^st Amendment – Annex on contributions from other sources

IFRA 51^st Amendment – Index of IFRA Standards

IFRA 51^st Amendment – IFRA Standards Overview

IFRA Standards – 51^st Amendment: full documentation

IFRA 51^st Amendment – Guidance for the use of IFRA Standards

IFRA 51^st Amendment – Annex on contributions from other sources

IFRA 51^st Amendment End of Consultation Letter

IFRA 51^st Amendment – Notification Letter

IFRA 51^st Amendment – Notification Letter (Spanish)

IFRA 51^st Amendment – Notification Letter (Portuguese)

IFRA 51^st Amendment – IFRA Standards Overview

IFRA 51^st Amendment – Index of IFRA Standards

IFRA 51^st Amendment – Standards

Complete IFRA Standards (51^st Amendment)

IFRA Information Letter 1107 – Clarifications related to the implementation of IFRA Standards and categorization of product types in the 49^th Amendment

50^th Amendment (ZIP)

49^th Amendment (ZIP)

48^th Amendment (ZIP)

47^th Amendment (ZIP)

46^th Amendment (ZIP)

45^th Amendment (ZIP)

44^th Amendment (ZIP)

43^rd Amendment (ZIP)

42^nd Amendment (ZIP)

41^st Amendment (ZIP)

40^th Amendment (ZIP)

39^th Amendment (ZIP)

38^th Amendment (ZIP)

37^th Amendment (ZIP)

36^th Amendment (ZIP)

Update to the International Fragrance Association’s ‘Safe use’ program reinforces user confidence