What INCI name and labelling information apply to this patchouli oil?
INCI POGOSTEMON CABLIN OIL, CAS 8014-09-3, EC 616-944-7, FEMA 2838, NMPA No. 02634, GB 2760 N007; Japanese パチョリ油 and Korean 광곽향오일; label guidance for cosmetics, food and fragrance finished products.
What is the IFRA and allergen status of this patchouli oil?
IFRA 51: unrestricted in Cat 2-12; not approved only in Cat 1 (lip) and Cat 6 (oral care); EU allergen declaration and per-batch IFRA COFC provided; GHS H316/H412.
What HS code applies to patchouli oil and which documents are needed for import?
Classified under HS 3301 (essential oils), subheading for patchouli; documents: COA, GC-MS, SDS, origin, phytosanitary, FEMA 2838/GB 2760 for food, INCI/IFRA for cosmetics; HS code confirmed per destination at quotation.
Are heavy metals and pesticide residues tested in this patchouli oil?
Heavy metals (ICP-MS) and pesticide multi-residues (GC-MS/LC-MS) tested per batch with limits per destination (GB 7916/GB 2762, GB 2763 or EU 396/2005); pesticide residues flagged as risk substance in NMPA catalogue 02634.
Is this patchouli oil halal and kosher certified?
Botanically pure steam distillate with no animal-derived inputs — inherently halal/kosher suitable; certified batches (MUI halal, OK/Star-K kosher) available on request for volume orders with certificate on COA.
Is this patchouli oil food-grade and can it be used in flavouring?
Food-grade natural flavouring: GB 2760-2024 N007 and GB/T 14156-1993 in China, FEMA GRAS 2838 and 21 CFR §172.510 in the US; typical uses include cola 43 mg/kg and chewing gum 220 mg/kg; solvent-free steam distillation.
What FOB price tiers apply to this patchouli oil?
Tiered FOB pricing: samples highest per kg, drum lot benchmark, container lots at contract rates; premium grades (high patchoulol, iron-free pale, certified) carry surcharge; FOB/CFR/CIF/DDP, USD, T/T or L/C.
Is this patchouli oil compliant for the US market (FDA)?
US compliant: FEMA GRAS 2838, FDA EAFUS listed (PATCHOULY OIL POGOSTEMON SPP.), recognised under 21 CFR §172.510 as natural flavouring; typical food use levels documented; INCI name for cosmetics labelling.
How is this patchouli oil extracted?
Steam distillation of dried fermented leaves: 2-8 day fermentation, 0.3 MPa 100-130°C for 24-36 h in 2-10 m³ stills, yield 2.0-3.5%; aging 6-12 months deepens the sweet tobacco-chocolate notes.