REGULATORY & INDUSTRY RESOURCES
PLUME™ provides the following independent regulatory and industry resources for customers who wish to obtain additional information regarding fragrance materials, finished-product responsibilities, cosmetic regulation, and the safe use of fragrance. These resources are provided for educational and reference purposes. Customers remain responsible for determining the laws, regulations, standards, testing, labeling, and safety requirements applicable to their particular finished products and intended uses.
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — Fragrances in Cosmetics
Explains how the intended use of a fragrance-containing product affects its regulatory classification and provides information regarding fragrance ingredients, cosmetic safety, labeling, and related requirements.
FDA — Fragrances in Cosmetics
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — Cosmetic Ingredients
Provides FDA information regarding cosmetic ingredients, premarket approval requirements, safety responsibilities, labeling, and related regulatory matters.
FDA — Cosmetic Ingredients
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — Cosmetic Ingredient Suppliers: Fact Sheet
Provides FDA guidance specifically addressing suppliers of bulk and raw materials used by cosmetic-product manufacturers.
FDA — Cosmetic Ingredient Suppliers Fact Sheet
International Fragrance Association (IFRA) — Using the IFRA Standards
Provides information regarding application of IFRA Standards, intended end-use categories, maximum acceptable concentrations in finished products, Certificates of Conformity, safety assessments, and the continuing responsibility to comply with applicable law.
IFRA — Using the Standards
International Fragrance Association (IFRA) — Understanding the IFRA Standards
Explains IFRA restrictions, prohibitions and specifications and how maximum fragrance concentrations are applied to finished consumer goods.
IFRA — Understanding the Standards
International Fragrance Association (IFRA) — Certification of Conformity with the IFRA Standards
Explains Certificates of Conformity for fragrance mixtures and clarifies that IFRA Standards do not replace compliance with national or local regulations.
IFRA — Certification of IFRA Standards
International Fragrance Association (IFRA) — IFRA Standards Documentation
Provides official IFRA guidance documents, amendments, annexes, indexes, and supporting materials for applying the IFRA Standards.
IFRA — Standards Documentation