Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) is ready to celebrate its 60^th anniversary in 2026 with a variety of events and regulatory initiatives.

“As we begin 2026, I’m delighted to share an early look at what promises to be a milestone year for the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM),” said Anne Marie Api, PhD, president. “Since 1966, our mission has remained constant: advancing the independent science that ensures the safe use of fragrance ingredients worldwide. This anniversary year allows us to reflect on six decades of progress, and to highlight what’s ahead.”

60th Annual Meeting

RIFM will bring its community together at the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, NJ on Nov. 5.

60th Anniversary Science Symposium

RIFM will host a science symposium online on Dec. 2 highlighting the latest findings shaping today’s fragrance safety decisions and emerging research.

Educational Track

RIFM is developing SAFER (Safety Assessment of Fragrance Exposure and Risk), a certified educational track. SAFER will provide a comprehensive look at RIFM’s safety assessment process for both discrete (lab-created) ingredients and natural complex substances (NCS), offering deeper insight into the methodologies behind our independent evaluations.

Library of Published Safety Assessments

RIFM expects to have published safety assessments for more than 2,500 fragrance ingredients, all reviewed by independent Expert Panel before peer-reviewed publication in the scientific literature. These assessments continue to provide the basis for the IFRA Standards and strengthen global trust in fragrance safety.

“As we celebrate this major anniversary, our focus remains unchanged: providing transparent, robust, and independent science that protects consumers, supports industry, and strengthens global confidence in the safe use of fragrance ingredients,” said Api.