What is the INCI name and how should this green mandarin oil be labelled?
INCI: Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Oil; CAS 8014-17-3; FEMA 3043 Mandarin peel oil; Chinese name 橘皮油; UN 1993.
How does IFRA 51st and the EU allergen rule apply to this green mandarin oil?
IFRA 51st caps green mandarin at 2% (cat.4) via furocoumarins; EU 2023/1545 requires limonene and linalool declarations.
What is the HS code for this green mandarin oil and which documents are needed?
HS 3301 (typically 3301 12 family); invoice, packing list, B/L, CoA, SDS, origin certificate; UN 1993 declared in manifest.
Is this green mandarin 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; cold pressing uses no extraction solvent.
Can this green mandarin 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 cold-pressed plant product.
Can this green mandarin oil be used in food and flavouring — what are the compliance rules?
Permitted food flavouring: GB 29938/GB 2760 (China), FEMA 3043 / 21 CFR §182.20 (USA), EU 1334/2008 register; use at flavouring levels.
What are the FOB price tiers for this green mandarin oil?
FOB Qingdao/Shanghai; container 1-3 MT at best spot rate; annual 3+ MT lowest; FCC 12 +3-6%; halal/kosher +2-5%.
Is this green mandarin oil FDA compliant for the US market?
GRAS under FDA 21 CFR §182.20 and FEMA 3043 for food flavouring; cosmetics follow FD&C ingredient and label rules without pre-approval.
How is this green mandarin oil extracted, and which method is preferred?
Cold pressing primary (yield 0.35-0.65%, <30°C), steam distillation from pressed residue (0.35-0.45%); solvent-free, winterized and filtered.