It seeks to represent the collective interests of the industry and promote the safe use of fragrances through regulation.
The association was founded in 1973 and has its head office in Geneva, Switzerland, and its operations centre in Brussels, Belgium.
IFRA is led by a president, Alexander Mohr PhD, and by a Board headed by its chairman, Paul Andersson.
[3][4] Its main purpose is to ensure the safety of fragrance materials through a dedicated science program.
Since 2024, this role has been occupied by Alexander Mohr, heading a team of more than ten staff members based principally in Brussels.