What is the INCI name and how should this valerian root oil be labelled?
INCI: VALERIANA OFFICINALIS ROOT OIL; V. officinalis L. / V. jatamansi Jones; dried rhizomes/roots; steam or CO₂; CAS 8008-89-5; dilute-before-use + sedative-avoidance warnings.
How does IFRA 51st and the EU allergen rule apply to this valerian root oil?
Camphene/bornyl acetate not EU classic allergens; trace linalool/limonene possible per GC-MS; IFRA usage limits apply per category; no phototoxicity.
What is the HS code for this valerian root oil and which documents are needed for customs clearance?
HS 3301.29 (non-citrus essential oils); China 3301 29 9110 typical; docs: invoice, packing list, B/L, CO, COA, SDS + import licence as required; verify code per destination.
Is this valerian root oil tested for heavy metals and pesticide residues?
Pb≤10 (5 per T/YNZYC), As≤3 (2), Cd≤1, Hg≤0.2, Cu≤20 mg/kg; pesticide screening per GB 2763 + multi-residue GC-MS/MS on request for export MRLs.
Can this valerian root oil be supplied with Halal or Kosher certification?
Purely botanical — Halal/Kosher compatible; certified batches arranged on request (audited filling line, MOQ + lead time; origin statement available for standard batches).
Can this valerian root oil be used in food and flavouring — what are the compliance rules?
China: T/CAFFCI 70-2023 food additive; US: 21 CFR 172.510 natural flavouring; EU: (EC) 1334/2008 natural flavouring preparation; use levels very low (0.5-10 mg/kg).
What are the FOB price tiers for this valerian root oil?
Sample > small (70-80%) > mid (60-70%) > bulk 500kg-5t (50-60%); Jatamansi, CO₂, organic grades add premiums; FOB/EXW baseline, CIF/CFR/DDP quoted.
Is this valerian root oil FDA compliant for the US market?
Valerian root: established dietary-supplement ingredient; oil as natural flavouring per 21 CFR 172.510; cosmetics per INCI/IFRA; disease claims restricted (drug status).
How is this valerian root oil extracted, and which method is preferred?
Steam distillation 100–105°C 2–3 h (T/CAFFCI standard, 67 components); SFE-CO2 25–30 MPa 40°C yield ~1.8× (98 components); molecular distillation purifies bornyl acetate to 77.46%; GC-MS camphene 9–29% + bornyl acetate 21–41%.