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Thirty students from Hindu College’s perfumery program have started an eight-week internship across partner industry sites, gaining hands-on experience across the fragrance and perfumery value chain.

On 29 May 2025, IFRA, represented by Caroline Li as IFRA APAC Director, Shelly Yang as IFRA China Working Group Leader, and Leon Huang as Senior Advisor, visited the China Association of Fragrance Flavor and Cosmetic Industries (CAFFCI)

On 29 May 2025, Caroline Li led an IFRA delegation to visit the China Coatings Industry Association (CCIA), marking another regular exchange following her December visit.

IFRA President meets with national association

IFRA Global Fragrance Summit 2025 – Scent Connections: early program highlights

India’s amended Biodiversity Act (2023) and new Biodiversity Rules (2024) are awaiting operational guidelines from the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA).

Geneva, 27 January 2025 – The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has today launched its Annual Report 2024 in video format, showcasing significant achievements in sustainability, scientific innovation, and safety standards across the global fragrance industry. The video report is now available at www​.ifraannualreport​.com and provides an engaging overview of IFRA’s efforts and milestones from the past year.

Geneva, 2 April 2024 – The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) today announced the appointment of Caroline Li as the new Regional Director for the Asia Pacific (APAC) Region, effective immediately. Dr Li succeeds Rohaya Mamat, IFRA’s strategic initiatives in this key growth region.

Jakarta, 7 March 2023 – The International Fragrance Association (IFRA), together with the Indonesian Essential Oil Council (DAI) and the Indonesian Flavor and Fragrant Association (AFFI), have formed a partnership to develop and document a best practice case study for responsible sourcing of patchouli in Indonesia.