Product specification
Describes the agreed product identity and relevant characteristics. Check the product code, version, application and any limits that matter to your project.
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THE DOCUMENTS DO DIFFERENT JOBS
Specific questions.
Specific answers.
Certificate of analysis
Reports the relevant batch checks against the agreed specification. A specification and a batch certificate are related, but they are not the same document.
Safety data sheet
Communicates hazard and handling information where required. An SDS does not establish that a product is suitable for every application or market.
Application information
Ingredient, allergen, use and conformity information must relate to the actual formulation and intended use. Ask for the documents appropriate to your product.
Same scent.
Different questions.
A fragrance used in a perfume, a candle and a rinse-off product has different use conditions. An IFRA conformity statement relates to a defined fragrance and intended use; it is not a universal safety approval.
IFRA does not certify companies or products. The finished product still needs its own appropriate assessment.
Read IFRA’s guidanceA LITTLE CLARITY
Good questions.
Straight answers.
Can I download every technical document here?
Documents need to match the exact product, version and intended use. Use the technical enquiry route and include the product identity so the right information can be requested.
Does “natural” tell me whether a material is safe?
No. Origin does not replace a formulation-specific assessment. Suitability depends on the material, concentration, exposure, application and market.
Can I ask about quality systems or certificates?
Yes. Ask for the current scope, site, issuing body and validity information relevant to your supply enquiry. This website does not claim certifications that have not been verified.
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Include the product name or code, version if known, intended application and target market.
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