Fragrance Safety

Shiseido complies with industry standards established by IFRA^*1 and IOFI^*2, which include regulations on the usability and usage amounts of fragrances and flavors. We also ensure a high level of safety by setting our own stringent safety standards in accordance with the ingredient regulations of various countries and regions, including Europe, the United States, ASEAN, China, South Korea and Taiwan.

Some fragrance ingredients may rarely pose concerns such as skin sensitization^*1 or phototoxicity^*2. To appropriately assess these ingredients of concern, Shiseido has conducted joint research with RIFM (Research Institute for Fragrance Materials), the research body of IFRA, on evaluation methods. Additionally, in the field of photosensitization, Shiseido participates as a member of the Photo-Safety Core Team, providing expert knowledge to RIFM. Through these efforts, Shiseido continues to strive to enhance product safety.