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What export documentation is provided with lime oil?
A full export set is prepared for every shipment. DocumentsCommercial invoice and packing listCertificate of originBill of lading / airway billCOA with the measured values and ISO 3809:2004 referenceSDS in the required formatHealth / phytosanitary certificate on requestFood-use statement for food buyersDocuments are prepared to your customs format and HS line. Extra certificates are arranged in advance when the destination market requires them.
Is this lime oil REACH-compliant for the European market?
For the EU market, the substance identity and the SDS are prepared to EU CLP format, and G4S supports the buyer's REACH obligations rather than replacing them. PositionCLP-format SDS (GHS hazard class and H-phrases) supplied with every shipment.Composition and identity documented so the substance can be matched to the correct registration.As a non-EU producer, G4S supplies the technical file and documentation; the EU importer carries the registration duty.Allergen and IFRA statements available for cosmetic and fragrance use.Tell G4S your EU use case at enquiry stage so the documentation set is prepared for that specific route.
What custom packaging options are available for this lime oil?
Standard packing is plastic bottle or food-grade drum, with custom formats available on request. Options FormatTypical useAluminium bottleSmall and premium lots, best light protectionFood-grade plastic drum5 kg and 25 kg commercial fillsLined steel drumBulk and long storageBuyer-supplied packPrivate-label programmesFills are sealed, labelled with batch code and production date, and can be nitrogen-blanketed for long storage. Tell G4S the pack size and closure you need and it is quoted with the order.
How is lime oil used in cosmetics and personal care?
The oil is a natural fragrance component and a fresh-scent active in leave-on and rinse-off cosmetics: creams, lotions, body washes, soaps, shampoos and deodorants. Formulation notesAdd in the cool-down phase to protect the volatile top notes.Use an antioxidant or a sealed system; citrus oils oxidise.Declare limonene and citral when above the EU labelling thresholds.Respect the IFRA category limit for the finished product.Cosmetic use follows the Cosmetic Safety Technical Specification in China and EU 1223/2009 in Europe. G4S supplies the INCI name, the allergen quantification and the SDS.
How are quality complaints or discrepancies handled for lime oil?
Complaints are handled against the lot data, not against opinion. ProcessNotify G4S in the validity window with the lot number, COA reference and the issue.The retained sample and the batch COA are reviewed.If a real non-conformance is confirmed, G4S offers replacement, credit or refund per the contract.For contested results a third-party lab (SGS, Eurofins) can be engaged, costs allocated by outcome.Keep the original pack sealed where possible so the material can be verified.
How does lime oil compare with the other citrus oils?
Lime is greener, sharper and more bitter-rind than lemon, far more acidic-fresh than sweet orange, and lacks bergamot's floral-ester softness. Distilled lime is milder. Positioning OilCharacterLemonSharp, aldehydic, acidic-freshLimeGreener, sharper, bitter-rindSweet orangeRound, juicy, sweetTangerine / mandarinSoft, sweet, low bitternessBergamotFloral-ester, lavender-tintedGrapefruitBitter-fresh, sulphurous nuanceG4S can ship matched sets of the citrus range so your perfumer can compare the current lots side by side.
Can you provide a Certificate of Analysis (COA) for this lime oil?
Yes. A batch-specific COA ships with every order and is issued before release. What the COA containsBatch code, production date and retained-sample referenceBotanical name, plant part and process routeAppearance, colour and odourRelative density and refractive index (measured values)GC-MS fingerprint with the key markersHeavy metals and microbiological resultsA retained sample is kept for every lot, so the COA can be re-checked within the shelf life. COA, SDS and origin documents are re-issued on request, and third-party testing (SGS, Eurofins) can be arranged at the buyer's cost.
Which botanical species does this lime oil come from, and where is it grown?
Lime Oil is the cold-pressed oil of the fruit peel of Citrus aurantifolia, sourced from contracted citrus orchards in Guangxi and the neighbouring southern Chinese provinces. Botanical identity ItemDeclarationBotanical nameCitrus aurantifoliaPart usedFruit peelProcessCold-pressedOriginGuangxi / southern China contracted orchardsThe botanical name and plant part are printed on every COA, so the identity is traceable from orchard lot to sealed drum. Single botanical origin — no blending with other Citrus species is done unless the buyer asks for a defined blend.
What does lime oil blend well with?
The oil is a flexible top-note blender: Bergamot, lemon, sweet orange, petitgrain, neroli, basil, lemongrass, ginger, black pepper, cedarwood, vetiver, mint and eucalyptus globulus. Accord ideasCitrus-woody: lime oil with cedarwood or vetiver for a longer drydown.Citrus-floral: lime oil with neroli or lavender for a clean cologne opening.Citrus-spice: lime oil with ginger or cardamom for a warm food-flavour direction.Citrus-green: lime oil with basil, mint or eucalyptus for household and air care.Because the profile shifts slightly by season, blend against the current lot's COA so repeat orders match.