IFRA Newsletter 14 July 09

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NEWSLETTER No 14
JULY 2009
FOCUS
recent events
FMA Spring Reception & Dinner,
IFRA Presentation at the Institut
developed and pointed out the major
Westmount Country Club, West
Supérieur International du
improvement in the system of Standards
Paterson, New Jersey, USA, 15th
Parfum, de la Cosmétique et de
introduced over the last eight years -
April 2009
l’Aromatique alimentaire (ISIPCA)
including a short introduction to the
This networking event is the FMA’s
30 April 2009
Quantitative Risk Assessment or QRA. He
largest annual draw and featured one
Dr Matthias Vey, IFRA Scientific Director,
further explained the IFRA compliance
of the fragrance industry’s leaders,
gave his yearly presentation at the
program and why it was introduced.
Michael Carlos of Givaudan, who
ISIPCA Perfumery School in Versailles,
He highlighted the interest groups that
talked about the effect of the global
but this time not to perfumery students but
influence the public but also regulatory
economic crisis on the fragrance
the students of the European Fragrance
perception of fragrance safety and what
industry and what moves the industry
and Cosmetic Master program. He
industry does to address this. At the end
needs to take to remain viable into
presented on the toxicological aspects
of his presentation he briefly addressed
the future. For details go to the FMA
and regulation of fragrances, with
IFRA’s position towards the use of natural
website:
specific focus on the IFRA/RIFM safety
and synthetic materials by concluding
process, the Code of Practice and IFRA
that both are important in the creation
Standards.
of fragrances and that what counts for
http://www.fmafragrance.
org/
IFRA is that there is adequate data to
American Thoracic Society (ATS)
Annual meeting, San Diego, CA,
Society of Cosmetic Scientists
substantiate the safe use of a material -
USA, May 14th to 19th 2009
Symposium, UK, May 18th to
be it natural or synthetic.
The annual meeting was attended
19th 2009
by Madhuri Singal and Leah Jones
Dr Matthias Vey, IFRA Scientific Director,
British Society of Perfumers
from the RIFM Respiratory team. The
gave a presentation at the symposium on
Annual Meeting, Whittlebury Hall,
ATS is committed to disseminating
the topic of ‘How safe are fragrance raw
Towcester, Northamptonshire,
the
nationally
materials? The IFRA Principles for Safety
May 21st 2009
and internationally, in the fields of
Assessment explained’. The title of the
Approximately 100 delegates attended
lung disease, sleep disorders and
symposium was Cosmetic Controversies
from the UK Fragrance, Aroma Chemical
critical care medicine. The annual
- seeing the whole picture. The main
and Essential Oil industries plus a few
International Conference has become
focus of all 4 sessions was on the use
visitors from France, Germany, Spain
the premier, international forum for
of natural ingredients in cosmetics and
physicians and scientists who work in
their safety, performance and regulatory
pulmonary, critical care, and sleep
aspects. Dr Vey explained the basic
medicine.
principles of how IFRA Standards are
latest
advances,
Dr. Matthias Vey
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Meeting,
The final day’s open programme was: ‘Value and values
Whittlebury Hall, Towcester, Northamptonshire, May
in today’s cosmetics industry’. The session included a talk
21st 2009
by Romana Jordan Cizelj, the Slovenian Member of the
Approximately 100 delegates attended from the UK Fragrance,
European Parliament on the future changes in consumer
Aroma Chemical and Essential Oil industries plus a few visitors
demand and the European Union’s industrial policy and
from France, Germany, Spain and the US. The event opened
sustainability.
British
Society
of
Perfumers
Annual
with a lecture from Dr Craig Roberts of Liverpool University on
‘Body odour as a biological signal’ which was well received by
This was followed by a progress report on the Colipa led
all delegates present. Six companies then presented a selection
research activities to ensure safety testing without animal
of new and existing chemicals and natural products. The
use. Dr. Horst Wenck, Chair of the Strategic Project Team
meeting concluded with a symposium dinner and presentation
for Alternatives to Animal Testing gave a detailed overview
of the BSP Fragrance Awards for best market product in various
of the work of this group and the very ambitious timelines
categories.
involved.
Colipa General Assembly, Hotel Golf, Bled, Slovenia,
May 27th to 29th 2009
This year’s Scientific Forum featured the Recast of the Cosmetics
Directive and its implementation. Speakers from the regulatory
and industry sides reviewed this and other relevant topics in
depth. The subject of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
was also presented.
Prof. Dr. Christian Blümelhuber
The session ended with a lively and interesting presentation
by Prof. Dr. Christian Blümelhuber, Assistant Director of
Romana Jordan Cizelj, MEP
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the Center on Global Brand Leadership on the subject of
Responding to Consumer Demand – future brands, what
will tomorrow’s consumer want? He explained that in the
current climate there is only one thing certain – that nothing
is certain. Consumers needs are constantly changing and
to compete for custom businesses should adopt a multiple
strategy approach, be fit and agile, ready to adapt and
lucky!
For details of the event and speakers go to: http://www.
colipa.eu/news.html?id=11&page=new
Paris Hilton
The Fragrance Foundation’s FIFI awards, The
The annual Fragrance Foundation Awards is the fragrance
Downtown Armory 26th Street & Lexington Avenue,
industry’s most prestigious event where the gifted geniuses of the
New York City, New York, USA, May 28th 2009
fragrance community compete to win a coveted crystal FiFi®,
a recognized symbol of excellence. Rochelle Bloom, President
of The Fragrance Foundation said; “The FiFi® Awards calls
attention to the artistry and pleasure of wearing fragrance and
showcases great talent and creativity. Who wouldn’t want to
rush out and try all of these brilliant little numbers?”
For full details of the winners go to: http://www.fragrance.
org/press_detail.php?id=37
Brazilian Congress of Cosmetology, Sao Paulo City,
Brasil, 26th to 28th May 2009
The Brazilian Association of Cosmetology (ABC) held the 23rd
Lisa and Dustin Hoffman
Brazilian Congress of Cosmetology in parallel with the FCE
Cosmetique in the Transamérica Expo-Center, in São Paulo. The
central theme was Cosmetology: Innovation and Sustainability.
The Fragrance Foundation celebrated 60 fragrant years and
The Congress explored the notion that technological advances
the 37th Annual FiFi® Awards Ceremony. A red-carpet night
should be allied to sustainable actions, positively interacting
of stars for fragrance industry movers, shakers and celebrity
with the environment and the community within which the
guests that included Jonathan Adler, Ernest & Tova Borgnine,
company is placed.
Mary J. Blige, Simon Doonan, Ignacio “Nacho” Figueras,
Samantha Harris, Sean John, Lisa and Dustin Hoffman, Hilary
Rhoda, Paris Hilton, Marc Jacobs, Queen Latifah, Daniel
Sunjata, Erika Tarantal, Kate Walsh.
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SETAC Europe 19th Annual
Research
Meeting, Göteborg Convention
Ingredients (RIFM) and a science advisor
of-the Art Issues, Hotel Hershey,
Centre, Göteborg, Sweden May
to the US Environmental Protection
Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA, 9th
31st to June 4th 2009
Agency (EPA), the program addressed
to 11th July 2009
The SETAC Europe Annual Meeting
some of the most salient issues facing
This
is
on
the cleaning products and fragrance
and industry professionals together to
environmental toxicology and chemistry
industries. Discussion included: various
acquire awareness, knowledge and skills
with more than 1500 presentations in
perceptions of ‘green’ or ‘sustainable’
in contact dermatitis for the exchange of
parallel platform sessions and poster
among
constituent
information about the basic, applied,
sessions,
scientific
industries; criteria for green fragrances
and clinical science of contact dermatitis
speakers from academia, business and
within EPA’s Design for the Environment
and the skin. For details go to: www.
government and a blend of scientists and
program; review of current available
hmc.psu.edu/ce/
practioners, researchers and regulators
technology;
all in attendance. For details go to:
determining
http://www.setac.org/node/7
sensitization to fragrance.
The Scent Opera, The
Occupational and Environmental
Airport, New Jersey, USA, 10th
Guggenheim, New York, USA
Exposure of Skin Congress
June 2009
May 31st to June 1st 2009
(OEESC), Edinburgh, Scotland,
The Flavor and Extract Manufacturers’
The Scent Opera introduced a new art
June 17th 2009
Association (FEMA) and the Fragrance
Europe’s
biggest
participants
meeting
and
Institute
for
consumers
the
and
Fragrance
science
allergic
10th Contact Dermatitis: State-
conference
brought
physicians
behind
response
and
FEMA, FMA Workshop on Process
Safety Management, Marriott
Newark Liberty International
form created by Stewart Matthew based
Materials Association of America
only on smell and sound. Matthew
Dr. Matthias Vey, IFRA Scientific Director,
(FMA) held a workshop on Process
collaborated with renowned fragrance
gave a presentation titled: ‘Protecting
Safety Management in the Flavor and
designer Christophe Laudamiel and
users of fragranced consumer products’.
Fragrance Industry. The workshop
composers Nico Muhly and Valgeir
He described the fragrance industry’s
agenda included presentations on:
Sigurdsson. Original scents and music
self
were performed in the dark via a
the roles of IFRA, RIFM and the Expert
• Process hazard assessments by Ted
customized scent organ for a world
Panel and gave a summary of the
Jovanis, IFF
premiere unlike any other. The audience
recent improvements regarding the IFRA
were treated to different scents for
Standards such as the Quantitative Risk
• Management of change by Dan Lewis,
different musical characters in the opera
Assessment (QRA) and the introduction
Firmenich
via specially designed scent dispensers
of the first environmental Standard.
regulatory
program,
described
on their seats.
• Flammable & combustible liquids by
He went on to address the global
Sustainable Fragrances for
recognition of the IFRA Standards and
Cleaning Products, Marriott
outlined
Washington Hotel, Washington
His presentation was a central part of
DC, USA, June 3rd to June 5th
the third day of the conference, which
2009
focused
Co-chaired by the Fragrance Materials
exposure to chemicals.
the
on
Compliance
the
Program.
Lori Parker, Arylessence
• Combustible dust
non-occupational
Association of America (FMA), the
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The International Association for Soaps, Detergents
suggests that the market for Fast Moving Consumer Goods
and Maintenance Products (AISE) Annual Meeting,
is not seeing major disruption. He explained that the credit
Lisbon, Portugal, June 10th to 12th 2009
crunch is only affecting a section of consumers but the majority
is behaving normally. His message was not to panic, continue
As part of their annual meeting the AISE staged an open forum
to provide products that surprise and excite the consumer and
for members and stakeholders titled ‘The role of industry during
start to prepare crisis exit strategies. Although he did not have
times of economic and environmental challenges’. The first
data for the first half of 2009, he predicted much the same
speaker from the European Commission’s Enterprise Directorate,
trend.
Mr Gwenole Cozigou, gave an overview of their strategy to
focus on the long-term issues affecting industry, encouraging
The afternoon session focused more on sustainable development
innovation and implementing structural reform measures to
issues and included a doom-laden appraisal of the planet from
lessen the overall burden of regulation on European industry.
Willy de Backer, a journalist and consultant from Brussels. This
On the subject of industry’s various voluntary initiatives he
was followed by a more upbeat presentation from Katja Hansen
was upbeat, suggesting that although they would not replace
and Douglas Mulhall from EPEA International, who outlined
regulation they are a valuable part of the regulatory landscape
a positive approach to product design using the ‘cradle to
and should be encouraged.
cradle’ business model. By approaching product design as an
opportunity to create things that are actually beneficial to the
Another speaker, Jean-Jaques Vandenheede, from the market
planet as well as to consumers they suggest we can have a
research firm Nielsen gave some interesting views on the effect
positive impact on our lives and the environment.
of the current financial crisis on consumers. His data from 2008
R E C E N T I F R A M EET I N G S
Fragrance Industry Executive
appeared to be the best way forward but
Assessment) accepted by the European
Committee (FrIEC) meeting, New
a few aspects of such an initiative were
authorities. A third important item was
Jersey, USA, 21st April 2009
deserving further studies and reflection,
the issue of international recognition
The FrIEC addressed the issue of
which will be undertaken in the next
of the IFRA Standards, which should
Transparency, to decide what sort of
weeks, allowing the FrIEC to make a final
be part of a new law about chemicals
initiatives the industry could take to satisfy
decision during its June meeting.
in China. This would be an interesting
the request of consumers and consumer
geographical extension of the regions
organizations for more information on
Also on the agenda the issue of
of the market which recognize the IFRA
the composition of fragrance formulae,
strengthening
the
Standards, either via customers and
while not endangering the intellectual
European Commission and the newly
customer associations’ policies, or via
property of the industry. The possibility
established
legislation.
of publishing the list of ingredients used
Consumer Safety (SCCS) to get the
by IFRA members on a worldwide basis
QRA methodology (Quantitative Risk
dialogue
Scientific
with
Committee
on
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IFRA Board Meeting, New Jersey,
gave a presentation on a partnership
USA, April 22nd 2009
platform for analytical chemistry which
Members of the IFRA Board gathered
is about to be established under the
together at the Research Institute for
French fragrance and flavor cluster.
Fragrance Materials in New Jersey
Secondly, Dr. Andreas Natsch from
to discuss key industry issues such
Givaudan’s Fragrance Research centre
as:
ingredient
in Dübendorf, Switzerland updated the
transparency issues, the recognition of
SC on their in-vitro approach to replace
IFRA Standards throughout the world,
skin sensitization testing by non-animal
communication activities and scientific
testing. The SC further addressed the
and ingredient issues.
numerous
Intellectual
property,
scientific
and
at the Research Institute for Fragrance
regulatory
issues the fragrance industry is faced
IFRA Scientific Committee meeting,
with, with specific focus on comments
Paris, France, 9th to 10th June
received during the consultation phase
Materials
2009
of the 44th Amendment, regarding, for
the
The IFRA Scientific Committee (SC) had
example, the most adequate format for
programs
its 2nd of the three annual meetings in
the Standards on estragole and Methyl-
safety standards led by RIFM. Madhuri
Paris, kindly hosted by International
N-methyl anthranilate. Further topics
outlined all the human health research
Flavours and Fragrances (IFF). The
were discussed such as additional testing
initiatives RIFM has been engaged in
meeting as usual covered two full
on oak moss absolute and the activities
and expressed the fragrance industry’s
days. There were two guest speakers
of the vetiveryl acetate consortium.
commitment to promoting the safe use
at this meeting. Following a suggestion
(RIFM)
gave
collaborative
and
a
talk
on
scientific
research
consumer
product
of fragrance materials and to address
by Prodarom, the French fragrance
Indoor Air Conference, Berlin,
consumer concerns regarding the use of
association, Philippe Claud from the
Germany, 24th June 2009
fragranced products.
Grasse based Pole de Competitivité,
Madhuri Singal, Respiratory Scientist
AGENDA
d a t e s n o t t o b e mi s s e d
35th Annual Summer Meeting
will include a panel discussion.
• A Dermatologist’s Perspective - Donald
Belsito, Div. of Dermatology, Univ. of
of the Toxicology Forum, Given
Topics and speakers include:
Missouri, Kansas City
Dr. Anne Marie Api, RIFM Vice President
• Dermal Sensitization Risk Assessment,
• A US Consumer Products Regulatory
of Human Health Sciences, will chair a
Scientific Principles - Carsten Goebel,
Perspective
half day session on the Quantitative Risk
Procter & Gamble
Consumer Products Safety Commission
What’s An Acceptable Exposure? The
• Dermal Sensitization Quantitative Risk
•
session, co-sponsored by the Research
Assessment for Fragrance Ingredients -
Assessment of Dermal Sensitization Risk
Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM),
Anne Marie Api, RIFM
for Wood Preservative Antimicrobials
Institute, Aspen, Colorado, USA,
12th to 16th July 2009
-
Joanna
Matheson,
Assessment for Dermal Sensitization:
US
EPA/OPP
Perspective
on
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• Tim McMahon, US EPA, Office of
IFRA Analytical Working Group
consumer market by providing the safest,
Pesticide Programs
(AWG) meeting, Turin, Italy, 11th
greenest products.
September 2009
The Panel Discussion will include all
This next AWG meeting is to be held in
This 2-day conference is designed to give
speakers plus Linda Katz, US Food & Drug
parallel with the International Symposium
an insight into the way industry leaders
Administration
on
congress
are approaching sustainability, how to
and Alan Andersen, Scientific Director,
in Savigliano and the International
avoid greenwash, how to manage the
Cosmetic Ingredient Review
Organisation for Flavour Ingredients’
downstream effects of products and
(IOFI) Working Group of Methods for
communicate
The Toxicology Forum’s meetings cover
Analysis (WGMA) meeting. The main
markets.
emerging and timely issues relevant
focus of the AWG meeting will be the
to toxicology in human health and the
discussion of the first results for the ring
Stephen
environment. They aim to explore in
test of the method to determine and
Communication,
depth issues in applied and regulatory
quantify furocoumarins, which started in
presentation on the fragrance industry’s
toxicology through a unique format
June 2009.
safety program, outlining the Code
(FDA)
Representative
Essential
Oils
(ISEO)
that is intellectually stimulating and
professionally relevant.
effectively
Weller,
IFRA’s
will
with
target
Director
of
giving
a
be
of Practice, IFRA Standards and the
Beyond
Beauty,
Porte
de
Compliance Program.
Versailles, Paris, France, 13th to
For more information and registration
16th September 2009
For more details go to: http://www.
information, go to www.toxforum.org
This growing event provides a 360
cleaningproductseurope.com/
degree view on the beauty and wellRIFM Colloquium on the potential
being industries. This year there will be
IFRA Scientific Committee meeting,
and limits of peptide reactivity tests
three sections: Cosmeeting consisting of
New York, USA, 6th to 7th October
to evaluate chemical sensitizers,
all the major beauty brands, European
2009
RIFM headquarters, New Jersey,
Spa Exhibition consisting of stands from
USA, 10:00am EDT, 20th July 2009
major spas throughout Europe and
Fragrance Materials Association
Professor Jean-Pierre Lepoittevin of the
finally the Creative section consisting of
of America (FMA) Fall Luncheon,
Laboratoire de Dermatochimie, Institut of
stands from European suppliers to the
Newark
Chemistry, ILB, University of Strasbourg,
beauty industry.
Washington
will present an update on the peptide
Airport
DC,
14th
Marriott,
October
2009
reactivity assay for dermal sensitization:
For more details go to: http://www.
‘Potential and limits of peptide reactivity
beyondbeautyparis.com/fr/index.asp
tests to evaluate chemical sensitizers’. The
International
Federation
of
Essential Oils & Aroma Trades
Colloquium will be available by Internet
2nd
for those who cannot attend in-person.
Europe
annual
Cleaning
2009,
Hotel
Products
(IFEAT) Conference, Essential China:
Bloom!,
A major consuming market and
Brussels, Belgium, 29th September
sourcing partner in a turbulent
This Event is free for RIFM Members -
to 1st October 2009
world, Shanghai, China, 18th to
A $75 registration fee applies to non-
IntertechPira’s ‘Cleaning Products 2009’
23rd October 2009
members. To register go to the RIFM web
is for manufacturers, suppliers or industry
The main theme this year is market
site
bodies. The theme of the conference is
developments in China for essential
how to respond to the demands of the
oils and the aroma chemical industries.
at:
http://www.rifm.org/events/
events_detail.asp?id=52
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Mr Hans van Bergen will be giving a
USA, Canada, Malaysia, Chinese Taipei,
Cosmetic
talk on behalf of IFRA on the Globally
Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and
&
Harmonized
New Zealand.
Réglementaires, Chartres, France,
System
(GHS)
in
the
fragrance industry.
Valley,
Parfums
Cosmétiques
Enjeux
4th to 5th November 2009
For details go to: http://www.accord.
Other topics of the conference include
asn.au/members/resources/429/511/
IFRA Joint Advisory Group (JAG)
product
aosdac09__accord_national_conf
meeting, Dublin, Ireland, 17th to
quality
legislative
and
issues,
food
safety;
including
REACH
18th November 2009
implementation; and regional market
Fragrance Industry Management
and technical developments.
Committee
meeting,
Brussels,
Belgium, 19th October 2009
For more details and registration go
BIOCIDES
2009
Conference,
Vienna, Austria, 23rd November
to 24th November 2009
to: http://www.ifeat.org/conferences_
Fragrance
Industry
and_events
Committee
meeting,
Executive
The upcoming changes to the European
Brussels,
regime for biocidal products, technical
Belgium, 20th October 2009
requirements
of
the
authorization
procedures for biocidal products as well
Asia Oceania Soap & Detergents
Association Conference & ACCORD
Research Institute for Fragrance
as other regulatory issues and trade
National Conference, Melbourne,
Materials (RIFM) Board meeting,
aspects concerning biocidal products
Australia 20th to 23rd October
Brussels, Belgium, 20th October
are the content of this year’s “biocides
2009
2009
2009” conference in Vienna from
ACCORD Australasia is the national
industry
body
manufacturers
consumer,
representing
and
cosmetic,
suppliers
hygiene
November 23 to 24, 2009.
the
IFRA General Assembly and Board
of
meeting, Brussels, Belgium, 21st
A special workshop dealing with the
October 2009
authorization procedures for biocidal
and
speciality products. This $10 billion
products containing one of the active
product sector is an important segment
IFRA Policy Makers Debate in
substances recently published to be
of Australian industry and ACCORD’s
association with Friends of Europe
included in Annex I or Ia of the Directive
diverse membership of more than 90
–
Intellectual
98/8/EC will take place back to back
companies features many of the best
Property
Rights,
Bibliotheque
with the conference on November 25th.
known names in global consumer and
Solvay
Brussels,
cosmetic products.
November 4th 2009
This annual conference and workshop
Transparency
&
Belgium,
A high level policy debate where
is held in cooperation with the Austrian
This year ACCORD is hosting a major
approximately 30 top level stakeholders
Ministry for Agriculture and Forestry,
regional
Asia
from around the world will debate the
Environment and Water Management
Oceania Soap & Detergents Association
problems facing the fragrance industry
(BMLFUW),
Conference, in Melbourne. Combined
regarding the increasing demands for
Industry Association (FCIO) and the
with the 2009 National Conference,
transparency and the need to protect its
Austrian Economic Chamber (WKO).
this event hopes to attract participation
intellectual property and the fragrance
from decision makers in 90-plus member
industry’s business model.
industry
event,
the
the
Austrian
Chemical
For further information concerning the
companies as well as key industry
program, the venue and registration go
personnel from China, Japan, Korea,
to the conference website here.
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R E G U L AT O RY D E V E L O P M E N T S
IFRA Continues to debate
have been proposed to be limited
–
Furocoumarins with EU
up to 5ppm in any combination
Paraguay and Venezuela -
The fragrance industry is continuing
(bergapten
bergamottin,
official adoption of IFRA Standards
its
byacangelicol,
epoxy-bergamottin,
for fragrance ingredients across the
dialogue
Commission
with
the
European
regarding
a
[5-MOP],
Brazil,
Argentina,
Uruguay,
on the
revised
isopimpinellin and oxypeucedanin)
region. ABIFRA has been explaining
policy on furocoumarins (FCs) in the
in leave-on products and 50ppm in
that these are published openly on the
EU Cosmetics Directive.
rinse-off products. The proposal and
websites of IFRA and ABIFRA and are
risk assessment were submitted to EU
constantly updated and based on the
Commission on December 10, 2007.
evaluation of an independent Expert
The current entry 358 in Annex
II
of
states
the
EU
that
Cosmetic
Directive
Furocoumarins
trioxysalan,
Panel. They are the most up to date
(e.g.
Since then IFRA has been engaged in
and comprehensive set of Standards
8-methoxypsoralen,
an ongoing dialogue with Commission
and used by approximately 90% of
the global fragrance industry.
5-methoxypsoralen)
prohibited
representatives and in May a proposal
for use in cosmetic products except for
for a revised regulation within the
when they are present as part of the
European Cosmetics Directive was
China looks to accepting IFRA
normal content in natural essences.
shared. The Commission would now
Standards
In sun protection and in bronzing
consult the SCCS on this proposal.
The Chinese national standard for
products, furocoumarins should be
The proposal to a large extent is
fragrance compounds (GB/T 22731-
below 1mg/kg (1ppm).
very much in line with the latest
2008) is currently being revised and
industry
will
the State Administration Committee’s
The
Scientific
are
Industry
for
provide comments on the parts of
Technical Committee has agreed to
formerly
the proposal where it sees some
revise the law in accordance with IFRA
SCCP) recommended a stricter policy
discrepancies. IFRA and EFFA will
Standards. Based on the currently
regarding the contributions of FCs
continue to promote a policy which
available knowledge, the new revision
from natural sources in cosmetic
would allow the use of citrus oils in
will include most of the IFRA banned
products,
would
cosmetic products to be meaningful
and restricted materials up to the 43rd
unnecessarily burden the industry and
from a perfumery point of view and
Amendment and also incorporating
make the use of citrus oils difficult if
at the same time adequately address
the 11 product categories based on
not impossible in some product types.
consumer protection requirements.
IFRA’s Quantitative Risk Assessment
Consumer
Committee
submission.
Safety
which
(SCCS
IFRA
felt
(QRA) approach. IFRA is trying to get
IFRA initiated a Task Force consisting
Mercosul countries considering
clarification about potentially missing
of
and
the adoption of IFRA Standards
elements. The law will officially enter
into force at the end of 2009.
citrus
suppliers,
oil
manufacturers
and
The Brazilian Flavor & Fragrance
customer companies that developed
fragrance
Association (ABIFRA) has been in
a
recent discussions with the so-called
EU to revise 26 Allergens
MERCOSUL
The European Commission has asked
regulatory
houses
proposal,
supported
by a risk assessment. Six markers
group
of
countries
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the Scientific Committee for Consumer
EU Publishes a newsletter on the
to report to the California Department
Safety (SCCS) to revise the list of 26
Scientific Committees
of Public Health all products sold in
fragrances with respect to new findings.
The March 2009 issue of the Newsletter
California on or after January 1st,
The revision is to focus on three
of the European Scientific Committees
2007 which contain ingredients known
questions: Are all 26 fragrances to be
includes a description of the work of
or suspected to cause cancer, birth
labelled as they have been up to now?
the three Scientific Committees - the
defects, or other reproductive harm.
Is the former categorization of well-
SCCS
SCHER
Companies making one million dollars
recognized and less well documented
(Health
Risks)
($1,000,000) or more in aggregate
allergens still valid? Do possible cross-
and SCENIHR (Emerging and Newly
sales of cosmetic products within and
reactions justify the use of restrictions
Identified Health Risks), plus their
outside of California must report.
of specific fragrances? For more details
recently
go
mandates and upcoming consultations.
to:
http://ec.europa.eu/health/
(Consumer
and
Safety),
Environmental
adopted
opinions,
future
ph_risk/committees/04_sccp/docs/
sccp_q_196.pdf
instructions,
For details go to:
European switch to Globally
http://ec.europa.
German
chemical
list,
and
other resources for reporting can
eu/health/ph_risk/news/newsletters/
be
march2009_en.pdf
ca.gov/programs/cosmetics/Pages/
found
at:
http://www.cdph.
CosmeticsCompanies.aspx
Harmonized System (GHS)
The
Links to the online reporting system,
professional
California activates Safe Cosmetics
association of the chemical industry
Program Reporting System
If you have questions, you may contact
„Berufsgenossenschaft Chemie“ has
On June 15th, 2009, the California
cosmetics@cdph.ca.gov or use the toll-
published on its website a useful
Department of Public Health activated
free helpline (877) 325-3223.
instrument
the Safe Cosmetics Program Reporting
for
the
conversion
to
GHS (Globally Harmonized System
System.
of Classification and Labelling of
reporting under the Safe Cosmetics
The consortium recently discussed
Chemicals).
converter
Act of 2005 must submit all reportable
the issue of which step to take next
enables the user, through introducing
cosmetic products by October 15th,
regarding testing in preparation of
a substance name and currently valid
2009.
the dossier for the EU’s Scientific
classification symbols, to choose R/S
reporting will be on a continuous
Committee
statements, adequate future pictograms
basis.
When a product becomes
(SCCS). The consortium took note
and label relevant data and to print a
reportable after this date, companies
of the recently introduced ban on
full model label with company name,
will be given one month (30 days) to
animal testing for the endpoint of
pictograms, UN numbers and hazard
report this product. A list of products
genotoxicity for the purpose of the
and safety information.
submitted by companies will be made
Cosmetics Directive and re-discussed
available for the public to view within
the testing strategy to stay within the
the next few months.
guidelines set by the 7th Amendment
The
GHS
For details go to: http://www.gischem.
Companies
subject
to
After October 15th, 2009,
de/ghs/index.htm (Only in German)
Vetiveryl acetate consortium
on
Consumer
Safety
of the Cosmetics Directive related to
The California Safe Cosmetics Act of
animal testing.
2005 requires manufacturers, packers,
and/or distributors of cosmetic products
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The US announces Design for
Labelling
identify
which are not regulated by the Food
Environment Fragrance Screen
components of essential oils that
& Drug Administration (FDA) and
The US Environmental Protection
are potential concerns and therefore
laundry detergents. Products outside
Agency’s
to
Design
for
must be screened (http://www.effa.
the scope of the screening are air
Program
has
be/cop_2008.htm). Also fragrances
fresheners, hand soaps, which are
announced the release of its screen
must meet the International Fragrance
regulated by the FDA, and personal
for fragrances. This is designed to
Association (IFRA) Standards and
care products such as lotions.
identify safer aroma chemicals and
the cleaning product manufacturer
fragrance formulations for use in
will need to demonstrate compliance
cleaning products and move towards
by supplying a written letter from all
safer substitutes.
suppliers.
The screening criteria for the human
Fragrance application areas affected
health
by
Environment
(EPA)
Manual
(DfE)
endpoints
in
the
screen
the
screen
include
apply to all chemicals present in the
products
such
as
fragrance at or above 0.01%.
cleaners,
carpet
machine
warewash
cleaning
all-purpose
care
products,
detergents,
As part of the requirements of the
dishwasher detergents, floor care
screening the reviewer must use the
products,
European Flavour and Fragrance
detergents, hard surface cleaners,
Association (EFFA) Code of Practice/
washroom cleaners, hand soaps,
manual
dishwashing
R E A C H U P D AT E
ECHA launches awareness campaign - “The clock is
are well advanced in the registration process. It will also
ticking – form your SIEF now”
provide additional support for companies who are the so
At their second Stakeholders’ Day in Helsinki on the 27th
called Lead Registrants – the companies taking the lead in
of May, ECHA launched an awareness-raising campaign
developing the registration dossiers on behalf of all the other
under the slogan “The clock is ticking – form your SIEF now”.
companies who manufacture or import the same substances.
The campaign is intended to raise awareness of the urgent
For example, monthly webinars are planned for Lead
need for action if companies are to meet the first substance
Registrants to help them through the process.
registration deadline of 30 November 2010. ECHA seeks
to promote examples of best practice from companies who
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ECHA launches new series of shortened REACH
• Companies are working in SIEFs: co-operation must be
Guidance Documents and Fact Sheet
organized and, companies cannot misuse the SIEF process
ECHA has launched a new series of shortened versions of
to unduly exclude competitors.
the REACH Guidance Documents and a Fact Sheet on the
inclusion of substances in the List of Substances Subject
• Companies are forming a consortium: a consortium has
to Authorization. The first two ‘Guidance in a Nutshell’
to organize mandatorily co-operation with the other SIEF
publications: ‘Requirement for Substances in Articles’ and
members and, the work of consortia cannot result in other
‘Registration Data and Dossier Handling’ are now available
SIEF members being totally excluded from mandatory
on the Guidance web site:
Classification & Labelling and Joint Submission.
http://echa.europa.eu/doc/press/na_09_09_new_
• Companies are using SIEFs management / IT systems
concise_guidance_20090624.pdf
such as SIEFreach: Cefic encourages companies to use such
systems, and SIEFreach in particular, but these cannot be
ECHA has also published a ‘Guidance Fact Sheet on the
misused to exclude those who have not joined the system
inclusion of substances in Annex XIV (List of Substances
from the mandatory co-operation to be organized with all
Subject to Authorization)’ which gives an overview of the
SIEF participants.
whole authorization process. Click here.
The way EFFA has set up
European Chemical Industry Association (Cefic) issues
consortia is fully in compliance
new Guidance on REACH-WTO compliance
with these rules.
Pre-registrants for REACH must co-operate within the
Substance Information Exchanges Forums or SIEF’s to agree
For
more
details
contact
on Classification and Labelling, share data and prepare
Cristina Arregui, EFFA REACH
the Joint Submission. There are other types of (voluntary)
Manager: carregui@effa.org
cooperation where this can also happen like consortium.
SIEFs are mandatory and consortium voluntary and both
European Flavor and Fragrance Association (EFFA)
forms of cooperation have to be set up according to
explains Program on Generic Exposure Scenarios (GES)
certain rules including the relationship between SIEFs and
Cristina Arregui, EFFA REACH Manager, gave a presentation
consortium.
to members of the International Association for Soaps &
Detergents (AISE) at a workshop on Generic Exposure
It is important that REACH and the way its system functions
Scenarios held in Lisbon on the 11th of June 2009. The idea
are not seen as breaching World Trade Organization (WTO)
was to present an example of what a supplier association is
rules - in particular the Agreement on Technical Barriers to
developing in this area.
Trade (e.g. hindrance of imports from third countries). The
non-functioning of the SIEF system could undermine the
EFFA, as part of the REACH roadmap, has developed GESs
application of REACH and imports from third countries. It
for fragrance substances for both household and cosmetic
could also trigger legal challenges of REACH in the WTO,
uses. The goal of this exercise is to:
which may lead to looser obligations for exporters in third
countries. So Cefic has drafted additional guidance to help.
• Provide an Industry GES Guidance Document (GD) for
This includes advice for when:
consistency amongst members.
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• Integrate ESs into the ECETOC Targeted Risk Assessment
(TRA) approach.
organises a workshop of consortia chairs and lead
registrants
• Maintain and coordinate the dialogue with AISE and
EFFA is organizing a
Colipa concerning the alignment on uses.
consortia chairs and Lead Registrants (LR) of substances that
second follow-up workshop with
have to be registered by 30 November 2010 on Wednesday
The final Guidance Document will be available for free to the
8th of July in Brussels
entire supply chain.
The aim of this workshop is to follow-up the work of the
An EFFA information letter will be issued towards the middle
consortia in general and to jointly discuss solutions on
of July giving more details about this project and providing
how to coordinate consortia with SIEF’s, which are legally
updates about certain customers’ initiatives.
binding, to successfully send the joint submission as part of
the registration obligations under REACH.
For more details on the EFFA Program on Exposure
Scenarios contact Cristina Arregui, EFFA REACH Manager:
ECHA’s first Annex XIV recommendation
carregui@effa.org
Musk xylene is one of the seven substances of very high
concern that is proposed by ECHA to be part of the
authorization list (Annex XIV). IFRA has already announced
invited to the EFEO General Assembly
its decision to ban musk xylene with the 44th Amendment
Cristina Arregui, EFFA REACH Manager, gave a presentation
to the IFRA Code of Practice in 2009 (see IFRA Information
to members of the European Federation of Essential Oils
Letter 812).
(EFEO) at EFEO’s General Assembly held in Grasse on the
15th of June 2009. She gave an update on EFFA’s REACH
To view the European Chemicals Agency’s Press Release click
implementation programme which includes the support to
here.
EFEO’s consortia for the registration of essential oils which
are natural complex substances. A representative of the
European Commission (DG Enterprise) was invited and also
gave a presentation on the REACH registration obligations.
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NEWS MISCELLANEOUS
IFRA Engages new Laboratory for Compliance Program
IFRA has appointed a new international testing laboratory, Eurofins Scientific, to carry out the third party independent
analysis for the IFRA Compliance Program. Eurofins Scientific is a leading international group of laboratories providing
an unparalleled range of testing and support services to the pharmaceutical, food, environmental and consumer products
industries as well as governments. They have 8000 employees across 150 sites in 29 countries.
Eurofins’ Hamburg facility took over the testing early this year from the Institute Battelle Laboratories who closed their
Swiss-based testing laboratory. Eurofins will carry out the third cycle of the IFRA Compliance Program covering the
period May 2008 to April 2009.
IFRA Launches Use Survey
Every four years the International Fragrance Association runs its Volume of Use Survey (VoUS) in order to get information
on the actual volume of use of fragrance ingredients.
The information from the survey serves as the basis for priority setting for the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials’
(RIFM) human health and environmental research programs as well as for the respective risk assessments which might lead
to the development and setting of IFRA Standards.
The 2008 survey will cover North America, Europe, Japan, Central and South America as well as China. The survey covers
only information of ingredients used in compounding for a finished product. Production volumes of raw materials for use in
bases and sub-compounds are not under the scope of the survey.
The 2008 survey is intended to serve a double purpose. First it will provide information regarding the fragrance industry’s
safety process as described above. In addition the survey will also provide up to date information regarding the materials
used by the industry for the creation of fragrance compounds, which will be of great value for the proposed projects
currently being considered under IFRA’s transparency initiative.
There is increasing demand for providing greater transparency about the materials used in fragranced consumer products,
especially in the US, which has already led to some product type or company specific projects of providing information
about materials used in finished consumer products.
The IFRA Board at its October 2008 meeting committed to respond to the increasing requests for additional information
on the ingredients used in fragranced products and agreed to develop a proposal for providing greater transparency of
materials used in fragrance compounds.
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The Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) promotes member logo
The objectives of the RIFM Member Logo program are to heighten awareness of RIFM’s value among fragrance
suppliers and their customers, to increase support for RIFM’s overall safety program, and to recognize the efforts
of companies that have supported the RIFM safety testing program, and RIFM consortia for the testing of specific
fragrance materials.
By displaying the RIFM Member logo on a company’s commercial and public documents and packaging materials, it is easy
to show support for the important work done by RIFM to assure fragrance manufacturers, their customers, and consumers, that
fragrances are safe.
The RIFM Member Logo is a symbol of integrity that stands for the most extensive program, anywhere in the world, for testing
and evaluating fragrance raw materials. Dedicated to the safety of fragrance ingredients, RIFM research is supported by industry
and evaluated by an independent panel of international experts in toxicology, dermatology and reproductive, environmental and
respiratory sciences. Implicit in the member companies’ support of the Institute is their commitment to be guided by its research
findings.
You can visit the RIFM Member Logo Program page in the Member Only area of the RIFM web site at www.rifm.org, where you
can also download the RIFM Member Logo for use in your electronic documents. For high resolution copies of the RIFM Member
Logo, e-mail rifm@rifm.org.
Dr Daniel T. Salvito named Vice President of Environmental Sciences for the Research Institute for Fragrance
Materials (RIFM)
Dr. Salvito joined RIFM in 1999, and built RIFM’s young environmental program into
an internationally recognized center of activity. Through development of an expansive
network of professional colleagues, he has integrated the fragrance industry and RIFM
into the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) activities,
European Centre for Ecotoxicology and Toxicology of Chemicals (ECETOC) and the
Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) organizations, helping to
improve the understanding of fate and effects of organic chemicals in the environment, as
well as contributing to strategic development of international environmental science.
Most recently, through the IFRA Environmental Task Force, Dr. Salvito has created a process
for setting IFRA Environmental Standards and in conjunction with the Expert Panel, has
initiated environmental group summary publications and a supporting testing program.
Dr. Salvito is responsible for the environmental sciences program at RIFM, encompassing
aquatic and terrestrial testing, biodegradation and bioaccumulation studies, and risk
assessments of priority fragrance materials, which have been used for agency evaluations and industry REACH compliance.
Dr. Salvito holds his PhD. in environmental science from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, N.J., his M.S. in chemistry from
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SUNY at Stony Brook N.Y. and his B.S. in chemistry from Adelphi University in Garden City, N.Y. His current research interests
include the aquatic and terrestrial fate of organic chemicals. He has authored over 20 scientific publications and presentations.
Among his professional affiliations, Dr. Salvito is a member of the American Chemical Society, SETAC, and the American
Association for the Advancement of Science.
Third cycle of the IFRA Compliance Program identifies a product containing a recently banned fragrance
substance
Of the 50 products randomly tested from around the world as part of the IFRA Compliance Program’s third cycle (May 2008 to
April 2009) one finished product has been identified as containing a recently banned fragrance material. IFRA is now in contact
with the finished product manufacturer in question to investigate the circumstances surrounding the presence of the fragrance
material and whether or not it constitutes a case of non-compliance.
“This is the first time we have identified a banned fragrance material in the three years of running the Compliance Program,”
explained Jean-Pierre Houri, IFRA Director General. “Since the material has only recently been banned it is possible that the
finished product is part of batch that is simply running its course through the retail pipeline. According to our procedures we will
now investigate the matter to establish the facts and consider appropriate action if required.”
MEDIA
articles published
IFRA Appoints Eurofins Scientific for Third Party Analysis
Perfumer & Flavourist
8 May 2009
The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has appointed a new international testing laboratory, Eurofins Scientific, to carry
out third party independent analysis for its compliance program.
The IFRA compliance program focuses on the safety of fragranced consumer products, and involves analysis of a variety of
consumer products for the presence of fragrance ingredients regulated by IFRA Standards.
IFRA Engages new laboratory for Compliance Program
Chemie.De
11 May 2009
IFRA has appointed a new international testing laboratory, Eurofins Scientific, to carry out the third party independent analysis
for the IFRA Compliance Program.
Eurofins’ Hamburg facility took over the testing early this year from the Institute Battelle Laboratories who closed their Swiss-based
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testing laboratory. Eurofins will carry out the third cycle of the IFRA Compliance Program covering the period May 2008 to April
2009.
The IFRA Compliance Program focuses on the safety of fragranced consumer products by ensuring that the IFRA Code of Practice
is fully applied and adhered to. It involves the analysis of a variety of consumer products for the presence of fragrance ingredients
regulated by IFRA Standards. The product analysis is defined in specific procedures and is coordinated completely independently
by Eurofins following strict internal procedures to ensure confidentiality and impartiality in each step of the program.
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/100627/
IFRA engages new laboratory for compliance program
Cosmetics Design
11 May 2009
IFRA has appointed a new international testing laboratory, Eurofins Scientific, to carry out third party independent analysis for
the IFRA compliance program.
Eurofins’ Hamburg facility has replaced the Institute Battelle Laboratories, which closed its Swiss-based testing laboratory earlier
this year.
The product analysis will now be carried out independently by Eurofins, following strict internal procedures to ensure confidentiality
and impartiality.
The compliance program is an integral part of the IFRA Code of Practice, which was set up to monitor the ingredients used in
fragrances and detect banned substances. In the first two years of the program there was 100% compliance. Eurofins will now
carry out the third year covering the period May 2008 to April 2009.
http://www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/Formulation-Science/IFRA-engages-new-laboratory-for-compliance-program
The Science and Opportunities of Modern Fragrance, By: Stephen Weller, IFRA
Perfumer & Flavorist
12 May 2009
It can be scientifically verified that smells affect people’s moods, said Tim Jacob of Cardiff University at a recent International
Fragrance Association (IFRA)-organized fragrance industry meeting held in Brussels.
“Various scientific studies have shown that lemon fragrances can act as an antidepressant,” said Jacob. “Orange and wood oils
decrease stress and so does lavender, which is also associated with happiness. Meanwhile, food and fruit odors help patients
recover from illness. So bringing flowers and grapes to hospital really will help sick relatives to get better.”…
http://www.perfumerflavorist.com/events/coverage/44789362.html
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Stephen Weller answers Grain de Musc Part 1
Grain de Musc Blog
14 May 2009
Speaking to the “enemy”, are we?
Well, yes and no.
First of all, IFRA’s been getting a thorough thrashing lately in the perfume blogosphere, so it’s only fair that their Director of
Communications, Stephen Weller, should be allowed to respond. This is why I wrote to him three weeks ago. He responded
immediately and has kindly authorized me to publish his answer. Apart from his comment on Now Smell This, this is a first.
Secondly, it is worth asking whether IFRA is the real boogeyman here. Stephen Weller’s answer indicates that the pressure for
“safer” products is both internal to the industry (self-regulatory mechanisms preceded legislation) and due to external, political
pressures.
http://graindemusc.blogspot.com/2009/05/ifras-stephen-weller-answers-grain-de.html
Fragrance formulae are changing
Radio Suisse Romande
1 June 2009
Jean-Pierre Houri was interviewed on Radio Suisse Romande about the reformulation of fragrances due to IFRA Standards and
the impact this will have. Mr Houri outlined the role of IFRA and explained the IFRA Safety program, Standards and Compliance
IFRA Calls on supermarkets to certify fragrance suppliers
Private Label UK – Issue 10
July 2009
The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) monitors “the safe enjoyment of fragrances through a comprehensive certification
scheme” which is widely adopted. Widely adopted except, it would seem, by the supermarket chains. This is strange; because it
would appear that the supermarkets are among those organisations most likely to benefit from such a scheme…
Jean-Pierre Houri was interviewed by Private Label UK magazine for its special edition on fragrance.
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IFRA Newsletter 14 July 09

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