Is this storax balsam oil organic or naturally certified?
This storax balsam oil is 100% natural by production; organic certification is available for lots sourced from the controlled plantation/GI areas, while the wild-harvested Turkish resin follows a FairWild-style traceability program.
Organic / Natural Certification
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Natural claim | 100% natural, no synthetic additives; ISO 16128 naturally-derived index available |
| Organic certification | Available on request for GI-plantation lots (China organic / USDA NOP / EU 2018/848 / JAS per market) |
| Wild-harvested (Turkey) | Traceability to Mugla resin collectors; sustainable tapping (wound-and-recover cycle); documentation available |
| FairWild-style program | Wild-collection traceability + collector welfare documentation on request |
| GAP base | 4.8 ha plantation base following Good Agricultural Practice for TCM materials |
| Lead time | Organic cert: ~2–4 weeks per lot; natural COA: immediate |
- Organic lots require separate tank/equipment runs to avoid cross-contact; minimum organic order quantity may apply
- The ChP 2025 supplement's harvest-season and origin requirements align with sustainable tapping practice (resin harvested during defined seasons, trees rested)
- Naturals-vs-nature-identical declaration (ISO 16128) is issued with each batch: storax balsam oil is classified as naturally occurring
- Combination packs (Organic + Halal/Kosher + COA + GC-MS) are available for prestige perfumery and clean-beauty brands
This article was published on 2026-09-07, and last updated on 2026-09-07. The article will be continuously updated.