IFRA NA Focused On 'Meaningful Transparency' As Marketplace Evolves
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
The International Fragrance Association North America maintains its commitment to "transparency that's meaningful to consumers" amid ongoing calls for fragrance formulae disclosure, holding that labeling may not be the only solution. Execs from the trade group offered an update on policy initiatives in an interview with "The Rose Sheet."
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