August 2023: The final publication of the IFRA 51st amendment is now out. You can find all the detailed documentation related to this new amendment on the IFRA website.
It consists in numerous changes like:
- 1 new interdiction: 3-Acetyl-2,5-dimethylfuran (CAS: 10599-70-9) for genotoxicity concern
- 57 new ingredients limitations by product category: 47 new standards + 10 revised standards
- New categorizations for some products type (pillow spray, reed diffusers,…)
- Clarifications regarding unavoidable traces, maximum concentrations calculations for some products,…
- Presence of the restricted ingredient in Natural Complex Substances (NCS) or other synthetic raw materials gathered into a unique “contribution from other sources” document, with information updated to reflect the knowledge state of the art knowledge
This amendment will enter into force progressively:
| Date for Standards entering into force for new creations | Date for Standards entering into force for existing creations | |
| IFRA Standard prohibiting the use of ingredients | 2 months after the date of the Notification (i.e. August 30, 2023) | 13 months after the date of the Notification (i.e. July 30, ,2024) |
| IFRA Standards restricting or setting specifications for the use of ingredients | 9 months after the date of the Notification (i.e. March 30, 2024) | 28 months after the date of the Notification (i.e. October 30, 2025) |
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