About The Industry
People are what power the fragrance industry. Our member companies support thousands of jobs including those in agriculture and small, family-owned businesses. They also contribute beyond our shores to build communities in the developing world and protect the earth’s biodiversity.

Creativity is the lifeblood of the fragrance industry. Combining the art and the science of making fragrances, our members support a universe of products enjoyed with confidence by millions of consumers every day.
Safety is the backbone of the fragrance industry. Our members are committed to ensuring the safe use of fragrance ingredients and the industry’s products. That is why our member companies are strongly committed to the IFRA Code of Practice – stringent safety and environmental standards for fragrance manufacturing and fragrance ingredients – which was developed using assessments from The Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM). RIFM has been conducting scientific research and developing safety profiles for fragrance materials and their uses for more than 50 years. Learn more on The Fragrance Conservatory.