Is zedoary turmeric oil compliant with EU REACH and flavour rules?
Zedoary turmeric oil is supplied with a REACH-compliant SDS (Regulation (EC) 1907/2006, Article 31), and as a natural botanical oil it is exempt from full REACH registration under Annex V. For food-flavour use in the EU it falls under Regulation (EC) 1334/2008 as a natural flavouring preparation, and for cosmetics under 1223/2009.
EU Regulatory Position
| Regulation | Applies to | Status |
|---|---|---|
| REACH (1907/2006) | Chemicals in the EU | SDS provided; Annex V natural-substance exemption from registration |
| Flavourings (1334/2008) | Food flavouring use | Natural flavouring preparation; must meet purity criteria |
| Cosmetics (1223/2009) | Cosmetic ingredients | INCI labelling, Annex III allergen check |
| CLP (1272/2008) | Classification & labelling | Combustible liquid classification on label/SDS |
Documents For The EU
- SDS in the required EU languages (English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Polish)
- COA with specifications for the flavour registry file
- Pesticide residue data below EU MRLs
- A statement of natural origin and non-GMO status
Notes
- The EU requires food-flavour importers to maintain a notification file under 1334/2008; we supply the data you need
- For cosmetics, your responsible person prepares the product notification; our allergen data helps complete Annex III calculations
- REACH registration is not required for this naturally occurring substance under Annex V, but a letter of access may be requested by your EU customer - we provide a compliance letter at no charge
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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.
