IFRA Code of Practice extends its QRA approach
The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has announced the 43rd Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice. The amendment relates to a total of 60 standards, including eight new ones based on Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA). The QRA approach, introduced by IFRA in 2005, restricts fragrance materials that could potentially induce skin sensitisation.
The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has announced the 43rd Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice. The amendment relates to a total of 60 standards, including eight new ones based on Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA). The QRA approach, introduced by IFRA in 2005, restricts fragrance materials that could potentially induce skin sensitisation.
A more refined approach to evaluating sensitising materials has been designed to better protect the consumer, claims the IFRA. It identifies exposure limits for consumer product types. These types are then grouped into 11 product categories according to safety assessment factors and exposure levels.
As well as the eight new rules, The Code of Practice now contains 26 rules that stay identical but will change presentation format. Another 26 are related to materials with pre-existing standards, which needed updating.