Overview

This standard falls within the framework of the standardization work conducted within the essential oils sector. It contains the precise designations of the natural raw materials and products which stem from that sector. It is not intended to integrate all the provisions of other sectors of activity which use the products defined in this standard (perfumes/fragrances, cosmetics, food industry flavours, etcetera). This International Standard specifies the terms and definitions in German, English and French relating to aromatic natural raw materials and has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 54 "Essential oils" (secretariat: AENOR, Spain). Due to the decision of Technical Committee CEN/SS C01 "Food products", the secretariat of which is held by CCMC, this standard has been adopted on CEN level. Collaboration of DIN for the field of responsibility of ISO/TC 54 and at the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) for the field of responsibility of CEN/SS C01 (secretariat: CCMC) is performed through national mirror committee, special committee ISO/TC 54 "Essential oils" of the Food and Agricultural Products Standards Committee (NAL).

Responsible national committee

NA 057-05-14 AA - Essential oils  

Responsible european committee

CEN/BT - BT Technical Board  

Responsible international committee

ISO/TC 54 - Essential oils