IFRA Standards — Definition & Meaning | Men's Fashion Glossary

IFRA Standards

Industry risk management standards from the International Fragrance Association that ban, limit, or set usage criteria for fragrance ingredients based on scientific safety evidence.

Also known as: IFRA. Category: Fragrance.

In men's style, "ifra standards" belongs to the Fragrance family of terminology. For the full A–Z reference of men's fashion and grooming vocabulary, see the Men's Style Glossary.

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