What natural and purity claims can I make for this lemongrass oil?
Because the product is a single-plant-source steam-distilled oil with no additives, you may claim: 100% natural essential oil, steam-distilled, undiluted, no synthetic additives, no carrier oil, and single botanical source (Cymbopogon citratus / C. flexuosus). For food products in China the GB 2760-2024 entry N090 (natural flavouring) supports the natural flavouring claim.
Allowed Claims
| Claim | Supported by |
|---|---|
| 100% natural essential oil | Steam-distilled, no synthetic chemicals |
| Undiluted / no carrier oil | Production records and COA |
| No solvents / no additives | Process: steam distillation only |
| Natural flavouring (China) | GB 2760-2024 N090 (FEMA 2624) |
| GRAS flavouring (US/EU) | FDA 21 CFR 182.20; FEMA GRAS 2624/2625/2626; JECFA ADI not limited |
- An organic claim is only allowed once the batch is certified (USDA/EU organic line on request)
- Functional or therapeutic claims (medical treatment, disease prevention) are not supported by the regulatory files and must be avoided
- Citral, geraniol, limonene, linalool, citronellol and citronellal appear in the EU 2023/1545 allergen list — labelling the finished cosmetic product is mandatory at the stated thresholds, so plan the label copy accordingly
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This article was published on 2026-09-07, and last updated on 2026-09-07. The article will be continuously updated.
