What is the INCI name and how should this geranium oil be labelled?
INCI: Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil; CAS 8000-46-2; FEMA 2508 Geranium oil; Chinese name 香叶油; UN 3082.
How does IFRA 51st and the EU allergen rule apply to this geranium oil?
IFRA 51st caps geranium oil at 15% in fragrance compounds; EU 2023/1545 requires citronellol, geraniol, linalool, and benzyl alcohol declarations.
What is the HS code for this geranium oil and which documents are needed?
HS 3301 (typically 3301 29 00); invoice, packing list, B/L, CoA, SDS, origin certificate; UN 3082 declared in manifest.
Is this geranium oil tested for heavy metals and pesticide residues?
Tested for heavy metals (Pb ≤5, As ≤2, Cd ≤1, Hg ≤1 mg/kg) and pesticide residues; no extraction solvent used in steam distillation.
Can this geranium oil be supplied with Halal or Kosher certification?
Halal and Kosher certification available on request, batch-linked, 7-15 working days; oil itself is inherently clean as pure steam-distilled plant product.
Can this geranium oil be used in food and flavouring — what are the compliance rules?
Permitted food flavouring: GB 2760-2024 (China), FEMA 2508 / 21 CFR §182.20 (USA), EU 1334/2008 register; use at flavouring levels.
What are the FOB price tiers for this geranium oil?
FOB Qingdao/Shanghai; container 1-5 MT at best spot rate; annual 5+ MT lowest; FCC 12 +3-6%; halal/kosher +2-5%.
Is this geranium oil FDA compliant for the US market?
GRAS under FDA 21 CFR §182.20 and FEMA 2508 for food flavouring; cosmetics follow FD&C ingredient and label rules without pre-approval.
How is this geranium oil extracted, and which method is preferred?
Steam distillation of whole plants (leaves + flowering tops), 100-105°C, 3-5 h, yield 0.10-0.30%; food-grade lots fractionated to enrich tiglate esters.