What is the INCI name and labeling data for bergamot oil?
INCI Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil; CAS 8007-75-8; FEMA 2153; EINECS 289-612-9; GB 2760 香柠檬油; EU Annex III allergens linalool/citral/geraniol/limonene; ISO 16128 index ≈1.0.
Does this bergamot oil comply with IFRA standards, and which allergens does it contain?
Yes — IFRA 51st: cold-pressed max 0.4% in leave-on (phototoxicity), FCF no limit (max 20%); main allergen linalool 20-30%, plus citral/geraniol/limonene; allergen declaration per lot.
What is the HS code for bergamot oil, and which documents do I need for import?
HS 3301 (citrus essential oils; e.g. 3301.12 US/EU, 3301.12.00.00 CN export); UN 1993 Class 3; import checklist per destination incl. FDA/EU/China filing guidance.
Do you test for heavy metals and pesticide residues?
Yes — heavy metals by ICP-MS per batch (Pb≤2, As≤2, Cd≤1, Hg≤1 mg/kg), pesticide residues per EU 396/2005 & Japan positive list, bergapten ≤1 ppm by HPLC for FCF grade.
Is this bergamot oil Halal or Kosher certified?
Yes — Halal and Kosher certification available on request; plant-only, alcohol-free process; certifiers MUI/ESMA (Halal), OU/OK (Kosher); 2-4 weeks lead time.
Is this bergamot oil food-grade and compliant with food/flavor regulations?
Yes — food-grade; GB 2760-2024 (China), FEMA 2153/CAS 8007-75-8/GRAS (USA), EC 1334/2008 (EU); FEMA use levels 8.9-43 ppm across beverages/candy/bakery/gum.
What is the FOB price range for this bergamot oil?
Tiered FOB by grade (distilled < cold-pressed < BFCF cosmetic < PDO origin); volume discounts from trial (≤10 kg) to container (≥1,000 kg); FOB China main ports, CIF/DDP on request; MOQ 100 g sample / 5 kg order.
How is this bergamot oil treated under US FDA regulations?
GRAS flavor under FEMA 2153/CAS 8007-75-8/FCC 1996; cosmetic ingredient per FD&C Act (INCI Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil); cGMP compliant; no FDA pre-approval for flavor/cosmetic use.
How is this bergamot oil extracted, and which method is preferred?
Cold pressing (preferred, preserves linalyl acetate, yield 0.4-0.5%) / steam distillation (reduces furocoumarins) / BFCF refining (bergapten ≤1 ppm for EU cosmetics); cold-press, distillation and BFCF lines all available.