Which production standards does this green mandarin oil comply with?
TPS-RO-012 is produced and released against GB 29938-2020 (Chinese food flavouring general standard) and the ISO 3528:2012 Green mandarin grade as the primary specifications, with parallel compliance to the international references most requested by food, cosmetic, and perfume buyers.
Standard Compliance Matrix
| Standard | Role | Key requirement |
|---|---|---|
| GB 29938-2020 | Chinese food-flavouring general standard | Permitted food flavouring substance, contaminant limits |
| ISO 3528:2012 (Green) | Primary international grade | Density 0.847-0.855, RI 1.473-1.478, rotation +60° to +105°, evap. residue 2-6% |
| FCC 12 | Food-grade reference (USA) | Density 0.845-0.860, RI 1.473-1.479, POV ≤ 2.0, acid value ≤ 2.0 |
| GB 2760-2024 | Chinese food-use permission | Mandarin peel oil permitted as food flavouring |
| FEMA 3043 | GRAS flavouring status (USA) | Approved as a natural flavouring substance |
| FDA 21 CFR §182.20 | GRAS listing | Citrus peel oils directly listed as GRAS |
| IFRA 51st Amendment | Perfumery usage restrictions | Certificate of Conformity; category-4 limit 2% (furocoumarin-based) |
| EU Cosmetic Regulation | Ingredient & allergen rules | INCI Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil; limonene/linalool allergen declaration |
- Every batch is released with a CoA against GB 29938-2020 and ISO 3528 Green first, then cross-checked to FCC 12
- Production follows GMP for flavouring materials with full traceability from orchard to drum
- The gamma-terpinene window (16-22%) is the authenticity gate that filters out orange or synthetic-limonene blends
- Ask for the compliance matrix and CoA — both are provided with each shipment
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This article was published on 2026-09-07, and last updated on 2026-09-29. The article will be continuously updated.
