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2. Regulatory complexities surrounding essential oils
Essential oils are derived from manufacturing processes that may differ from one another, and have a complex composition. This explains the difficulty of establishing a regulatory framework specific to these substances or to aromatherapy. No legal definition specific to essential oils exists to date. This lack of a precise legal framework raises a number of issues relating to claims for aromatherapy products, their composition and their use.
2.1 Regulatory context
Different regulations may apply to essential oils. Depending on their claims and use, essential oils may be subject to different regulations. The same is true for finished products containing essential oils, particularly when it comes to communicating the benefits of aromatherapy.
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Conclusion
Bibliography
Patents
CHEMAT (F.), LUCCHESI (M.) and SMADIA (J.). – Solvent-free microwave extraction of volatile natural substances. US20040187340A1 (2003).
JANE (C.), FLETCHER (M.) and HARGREAVES RILEY (J.). – Essential oil composition . US6280751B1 (1997).
CHAMBERS (D.). – Aromatherapy composition of essential oils for the relief of hormonal imbalances in women. US20040247710A1 (2003).
...Norms and standards
- Raw materials of natural origin – Vocabulary, 2nd Edition. - ISO 9235 - 2013
- Huiles essentielles-nomenclature, 3e édition. - ISO 4720 - 2009
Regulations
Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of the European Parliament and of the Council of May 30, 2018 on organic production and labelling of organic products, and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007, OJ L 150, 14.6.2018, p. 1-92.
Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of November 30, 2009 on cosmetic products, OJ L 342, 22.12.2009, p. 59-209.
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Directory
Manufacturers – suppliers – distributors
Directory of cosmetics professionals
http://www.cosmetic-valley.com/annuaire
Organizations – federations – Associations
Synadiet – Syndicat National des Compléments Alimentaires
Website
National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products
LNE – Laboratoire nationale de métrologie et d'essais – NF marking
DGCCRF, General Directorate for Competition,...
Events
Perfumes and cosmetics congress – Regulatory issues, takes place every year in Chartres.
http://www.congres-parfumscosmetiques.com/fr/
Cosmetagora tradeshow, held every year in Paris
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