The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has published a series of policy recommendations in preparation for the 2024 European elections. IFRA has outlined five policy recommendations to help incoming EU policymakers shift toward a "more competitive, resilient European Union."
“The outgoing EU mandate established plans for climate transformation and a transition pathway for the chemical industry,” said Aurelie Perrichet, regional director for Europe, IFRA. “The forthcoming term should prioritize the development of a European Industrial Deal that revitalizes competitiveness and reinforces industrial investment and innovation.”
“This European Industrial Deal should complement the Green Deal, aiming for a sustainable, carbon-neutral future by leveraging Europe’s leading scientific, socioeconomic, and cultural resources,” added Perrichet.
In presenting these five S-H-I-F-T recommendations (www.shift2024.eu), the fragrance industry is calling for robust cooperation between EU policymakers and industry to enable the implementation of now-adopted Green Deal initiatives, to revitalize European competitiveness, and bolster the business case for industrial investment and innovation in Europe.
Summary of the IFRA Policy Recommendations
1. Stimulate Innovation; Preserve Our Heritage: Consider the interplay between innovation and cultural heritage when evaluating new and existing rules by making use of the policymaking tools available.
2. Harness Our Success: Leverage the fragrance industry’s proven safety and sustainability initiatives and expertise in the policy design process.
3. Involve the Value Chain: Embrace the industry’s expertise as a valuable resource for meaningful legislation.
4. Follow the Science: Base decision-making on robust science and data, preserving an exposure-based risk assessment approach.
5. Tune to Compete: Design and refine legislation for both competitiveness and environmental goals.
“Preserving the distinctiveness of the fragrance industry is paramount for the sustainable growth of our sector, which in turn is vital for maintaining Europe’s economic success story. These ‘S-H-I-F-T' recommendations detail how a forward-looking strategy, with mutual engagement between policymakers and industries such as the fragrance sector, can ensure the success of the next EU mandate”, concluded Ms Perrichet.
