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The Benefits of Membership

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IFRA UK – Making sense

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Welcome to IFRA United Kingdom

IFRA UK was originally constituted as the ‘British Aromatic

Compound Manufacturers’ Association’ in the 1940s,

to help tackle common problems of quality and supply.

Today IFRA UK tackles different challenges in order to aid

members and, whilst our remit is much broader, the goals

remain the same.

The most recent estimates of the size of this very special

industry show that sales of unique fragrance blends in Europe alone were worth €1.7 billion

and that contributions to goods and services worth over €57 billion of retail sales were

dependent on the distinctive part played by fragrance technologies.

Working in the fragrance industry engenders a passion for the power of perfume that

few want to leave. Our members provide the invisible but vital ingredient that makes

the difference to fragranced products of all kinds. Our industry is a responsible one and

consumer safety is our priority. That is why we work hard to ensure our members are

able to understand and comply with the relevant legislation. Much of what IFRA does is

published and available for all to see, but only members receive IFRA’s global view on

interpretation of the advice. The key is not so much transparency but clarity.

As a member you would receive advance notification of changes to the guidelines.

Customers prefer to do business with IFRA UK members as it provides reassurance that

compliance will be taken care of. It’s shorthand for good governance and safety.

IFRA UK is the leading Trade Association representing the collective interests of the

Fragrance Industry in the UK. Shouldn’t you be part of it?

Lisa Hipgrave, Director, IFRA United Kingdom

IFRA UK – where clarity is key

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Why join IFRA UK?

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Serving our members

IFRA UK – promoting creativity and sound science

IFRA UK’s primary focus is the development and advancement of the sector by

maintaining and setting standards of excellence and encouraging members to adopt

best practice in the conduct of their business dealings. IFRA UK serves the interests

of its members by:

• interpreting regulations & contributing to debates on legislation;

• disseminating information and IFRA recommendations;

• advising on changes to the IFRA Code of Practice;

• offering technical advice to members;

• working with government bodies as well as relevant groups;

• staging events such as the annual Fragrance Forum;

• taking part in external events and exhibitions to promote our members;

• promoting and protecting the sector via the traditional and social media, dealing

with media crises so that you don’t have to;

• organising technical seminars and members’ information days;

• promoting education within the sector;

• publishing a newsletter, Fragrance Matters, twice a year.

As a member you would receive advance notification of changes to the guidelines,

information on such matters as Intellectual Property, Occupational Health & Safety,

REACH and allergens as well as the IFRA- IOFI Labelling Manual a unique guidance

for the hazardous classification and labelling of some 3000 flavour and fragrance

materials according to the UN GHS.

Members benefit from meetings that arise throughout the year. In addition, the IFRA UK

Technical Advisory Group (TAG) meets at least 4 times a year and comprises experts in

specific areas affecting fragrances, advising on policy and interpreting regulations.

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Code of PracticeIt is mandatory for all members to comply with the IFRA Code of Practice, a system

which ensures consistency and compliance amongst IFRA members across the world.

One of the most commonly cited advantages of the IFRA UK membership is the active

involvement that Members have in developing the IFRA guidelines.

Due to the global nature of the Fragrance Industry, IFRA UK believes it is important to

monitor worldwide legislation, ensuring that UK fragrance companies can comply and

compete.

IFRA UK subscribes to membership of the International Fragrance Association (IFRA)

and the Alliance of Chemical Associations (ACA), enabling our members to access

these directly or through IFRA UK.

IFRA UK – in every sense

Applying for membershipWho is eligible? IFRA UK is the trade association representing the collective interests of the fragrance

sector in the UK.

Our members include suppliers of aromatic materials, creators and manufacturers of

perfume compounds, as well as companies and individuals who provide all manner

of services and goods within the sector.

Membership Categories

There are three categories of membership

• Full Membership

Open to those companies engaged in the production or marketing of fragrance

compounds or fragrance ingredients.

• Associate Membership

Open to companies providing supporting services and meeting certain criteria.

• Consultant Membership

For individuals acting as consultants to relevant companies.

All applications must be approved by the Executive Committee of IFRA United Kingdom.

To download the membership application form and

view details of costs and categories, please visit

www.ifrauk.org

For membership inquiries, explanations of the criteria for each category of membership and details of current subscriptions, contact:

Julie YoungExecutive Secretary IFRA UK Tel/Fax: 01483 275411 Email: secretariat@ifrauk.org www.ifrauk.org

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