The Research Institute for Fragrance Materials, Inc. (RIFM) is the international scientific authority for the safe use of fragrance materials. RIFM generates, evaluates and distributes
scientific data on the safety assessment of fragrance raw materials found in
personal
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Aspects of persons' respective individualities
* Privacy
* Personality
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Companies
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and
household care products. Through extensive research, testing and constant monitoring of all scientific literature available, RIFM maintains its database as the most comprehensive source worldwide of physical-chemical,
toxicological and
eco-toxicological data associated with known fragrance and flavor materials. All of RIFM’s scientific findings are evaluated by an independent Expert Panel—an international group of
dermatologists
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pathologists,
toxicologists
Toxicology is a scientific discipline, overlapping with biology, chemistry, pharmacology, and medicine, that involves the study of the adverse effects of chemical substances on living organisms and the practice of diagnosing and treating expos ...
,
reproduction
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respiratory and
environmental scientists. The Expert Panel evaluates the safety of fragrance ingredients under conditions of intended use and publishes their results in
peer-reviewed
scientific journals. The decisions of the Expert Panel regarding restrictions of use are also published in the
International Fragrance Association The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) is the global representative body of the fragrance industry. It seeks to represent the collective interests of the industry and promote the safe use of fragrances through regulation.
The Association wa ...
(IFRA) Standards.
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Perfumes
Cosmetic trade associations
Toxicology organizations