Research Institute of Fragrance Materials
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The Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) is a nonprofit corporation that researches the safety of fragrance raw materials used in personal and household products. The fragrance industry's trade association, IFRA
, uses the findings of RIFM's safety assessments to set standards for recommended concentrations of fragrance materials in perfumes, cosmetics, and other personal or household products.
The RIFM database of flavor and fragrance materials classifies more than 5000 materials. The database is available online by subscription.
International Fragrance Association
The International Fragrance Association is the official representative body of the fragrance industry worldwide. Its main purpose is to ensure the safety of fragrance materials through a dedicated science program. IFRA publishes a list of usage standards for fragrance materials based on the...
, uses the findings of RIFM's safety assessments to set standards for recommended concentrations of fragrance materials in perfumes, cosmetics, and other personal or household products.
The RIFM database of flavor and fragrance materials classifies more than 5000 materials. The database is available online by subscription.