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Ifra Standards

IFRA (International Fragrance Association) certification helps ensure the safe and responsible use of fragrances in products. Founded in 1973, IFRA has consistently promoted the use of safe fragrances worldwide. .

IFRA standards are based on research, risk assessments and expert opinion. Their main objective is to reduce the risks associated with fragrance ingredients, ensuring that products are safe and environmentally friendly.

IFRA categories are important for those in the fragrance and cosmetics industry, providing guidance on the safe use of fragrance ingredients. The categorization system groups fragrances according to their potential risk of skin sensitization.

IFRA categories aim to ensure consumer safety by identifying ingredients that may cause skin irritation. Certain substances may cause allergies when they come into contact with the skin. IFRA categories set safe concentration limits for these ingredients in products.When using fragrance oils and essential oils, follow the IFRA maximum permitted use levels. The IFRA maximum use level is the maximum amount that can be used in a certain type of product without violating IFRA rules. It is not a recommendation on how much fragrance should be in a product for the best results. General usage recommendations for cosmetics and soap making can be found in the product information. However, if you want to change the amount, do not exceed the amount of fragrance allowed by IFRA standards.

Category 1 Lip Products (solid and liquid lipsticks, balms, clear or coloured, etc.). Children’s toys.

Category 2 Deodorant and antiperspirant products, any product with intended use on the axillae or labelled as such (spray, stick, roll-on, under-arm, deo-cologne, etc.). Body sprays (including body mist)

Category 3 Eye products (eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, eye make-up, etc.) including eye care and moisturizer. Facial make up and foundation. Make-up remover for face and eyes. Nose pore strips. Wipes or refreshing tissues for face, neck, hands, body. Body and face paint (for children and adults). Facial masks for face and around the eyes

Category 4 Hydroalcoholic and non-hydro alcoholic fine fragrances (Eau de Toilette, Parfum, Cologne, solid perfume, fragrancing cream, aftershaves of all types, etc.). Fragranced bracelets. Ingredients of perfume kits and fragrance mixtures for cosmetic kits. Scent pads, foil packs. Scent strips for hydro alcoholic products

Category 5A Body creams, oils, lotions. Foot care products (creams and powders). Insect repellent (applied to the skin). All powders and talc (excluding baby powders).

Category 5B Facial toner. Facial moisturizers and creams

Category 5C Facial creams. Hand cream. Nail care products including cuticle creams, etc. Hand sanitizers

Category 5D Baby creams, baby oil, baby powders and talc.

Category 6 Toothpaste. Mouthwash, including breath sprays. Toothpowder, strips, mouthwash tablets

Category 7A Hair permanent or other hair chemical treatments (rinse-off), including rinse-off hair dyes

Category 7B Hair sprays (pumps, aerosol sprays, etc.). Hair styling aids non-sprays (mousse, gels, leave- on conditioners). Hair permanent or other hair chemical treatments (leave-on), including leave-on hair dyes. Dry shampoo. Hair deodorizer

Category 8 Intimate wipes. Tampons. Baby wipes. Toilet paper (wet).

Category 9 Bar soap. Shampoo. Cleanser for face (rinse-off). Conditioner (rinse-off). Liquid soap. Body washes and shower gels. Baby wash, bath, shampoo. Bath gels, foams, mousses, salts, oils and other products added to bathwater. Foot care products (soaking). Shaving creams (stick, gel, foam, etc.). All depilatories (including facial) and waxes for mechanical hair removal. Shampoos for pets.

Category 10A Hand wash laundry detergent (including concentrates). Laundry pre-treatment (e.g. paste, sprays,sticks). Hand dishwashing detergent (including concentrates). Hard surface cleaners (bathroom and kitchen cleansers, furniture polish, etc.). Machine laundry detergents with skin contact (e.g. liquids, powders) including concentrates. Dry cleaning kits. Toilet seat wipes. Fabric softeners, including fabric softener sheets. Household cleaning products, other types including fabric cleaners, soft surface cleaners, carpet cleaners, furniture polishes sprays and wipes, leather cleaning wipes, stain removers, fabric enhancing sprays, treatment products for textiles (e.g. starch sprays, fabric treated with fragrances after wash, deodorizers for textiles or fabrics). Floor wax. Fragranced oil for reed diffusers, pot-pourri, liquid refills for air fresheners (non-cartridge systems), etc. Ironing water (Odorized distilled water).

Category 10B Animal sprays – sprays applied to animals of all types. Air freshener sprays, manual, including aerosol and pump. Aerosol/spray insecticides

Category 11A Feminine hygiene pads, liners, interlabial pads. Diapers (baby and adult). Adult incontinence pant, pad. Toilet paper (dry).

Category 11B Tights with moisturizers. Scented socks, gloves. Facial tissues (dry tissues). Napkins. Paper towels. Wheat bags. Facial masks (paper/protective) e.g. surgical masks not used as medical device. Fertilizers, solid (pellet or powder).

Category 12 Candles of all types (including encased). Laundry detergents for machine wash with minimal skin contact (e.g. Liquid tabs, pods). Automated air fresheners and fragrancing (concentrated aerosol with metered doses (range 0.05-0.5mL/spray), plug-ins, closed systems, solid substrate, membrane delivery, electrical, powders, fragrancing sachets, incense, liquid refills (cartridge), air freshening crystals). Air delivery systems. Cat litter. Cell phone cases. Deodorizers/maskers not intended for skin contact (e.g. fabric drying machine deodorizers, carpet powders). Fuels. Insecticides (e.g. mosquito coil, paper, electrical, for clothing) excluding aerosols/sprays. Incense sticks. Dish wash detergent and deodorizers for machine wash. Olfactive board games. Paints. Plastic articles (excluding toys). Scratch and sniff. Scent pack. Scent delivery system (using dry air technology). Shoe polishes. Rim blocks (Toilet).

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