What natural purity claims can be made for this litsea cubeba oil?
For this litsea cubeba oil you can honestly claim: 100% natural Litsea cubeba (May Chang) berry oil, steam-distilled, undiluted, single botanical, non-GMO and free from synthetic additives. It is a genuine natural product — the world's leading natural citral source — so claims such as 「natural lemon aroma」, 「citral-rich natural extract」 and 「botanical distillate」 are all supportable by the COA and GC-MS.
Supportable Claims
| Claim | Basis |
|---|---|
| 100% natural | Steam distillation of fresh berries; no synthetic constituents |
| Undiluted / single botanical | One species, no carrier oil or blending |
| Natural citral source | Citral 68-80% of natural origin, verifiable by GC-MS |
| Non-GMO | Wild-collected and traditional plantations |
| Free from synthetic additives | No preservatives, antioxidants or synthetic citral added |
| Food-grade natural flavouring | Listed GB 2760 (N013) in China; FEMA 3846 |
- For EU food labelling, citral must be declared as an allergen when used in finished products above the labelling threshold
- We do not claim organic status unless the batch carries a valid organic certificate — contact us for certified-organic supply options
- Therapeutic claims are not made: like all essential oils, this product is an ingredient for formulators and must be used with proper safety evaluation
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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.
