What INCI name and labelling information apply to this peppermint oil?
INCI MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, CAS 8006-90-4, EC 285-390-3, FEMA 2848, GB 2760 N086, GB 1886.278; Japanese ペパーミント油, Korean 페퍼민트오일; flammable Class 3 labelling on bulk containers.
What is the IFRA and allergen status of this peppermint oil?
IFRA 51: pulegone restriction only in Cat 12 (mouth care) at 100%; other categories unrestricted; EU beverage limit 100 mg/kg pulegone; EU allergen declaration and per-batch IFRA COFC provided.
What HS code applies to peppermint oil and which documents are required for import?
Main HS code 3301.24 (essential oils of peppermint); import needs invoice, packing list, BL/AWB, COA, MSDS; EU needs REACH statement, food use needs food-grade declaration; confirm code with broker.
Are heavy metals and pesticide residues tested in this peppermint oil?
Heavy metals (ICP-MS) and pesticide multi-residues (GC-MS/LC-MS) tested per batch against GB 7916/GB 2762 or GB 2763 / EU 396/2005; essential for food and oral-care applications of this leafy-crop oil.
Is this peppermint 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 peppermint oil food-grade and can it be used in flavouring?
Food-grade natural flavouring: GB 2760-2024 N086 + GB 1886.278-2016 (China), FEMA GRAS 2848 + EAFUS/USP (US), EU Reg. 1334/2008; chewing gum ~3300 mg/kg; pulegone limits (100 mg/kg beverages) documented per batch.
What FOB price tiers apply to this peppermint oil?
Tiered FOB pricing: samples highest per kg, drum lot benchmark, container contracts best; US-type/low-pulegone/certified selections carry surcharge; FOB/CFR/CIF/DDP, USD, T/T or L/C; DG packing included.
Is this peppermint oil compliant for the US market (FDA)?
US compliant: FEMA GRAS 2848, FDA EAFUS listed (PEPPERMINT OIL MENTHA SPP.), USP Peppermint Oil monograph (total menthol ≥50%); typical food levels chewing gum ~3300 mg/kg; INCI MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL.
How is this peppermint oil extracted?
Steam distillation of fresh flowering herb: wither 12-24h, low-pressure steam below ~95°C, condensation, gravity separation (oil floats); yield 0.3-1.5%; rectification removes dimethyl sulphide; nitrogen-blanketed storage.