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Article | REF: J2311 V1

Aromatherapy : formulation, development, marketing and regulatory strategies

Author: Mathieu BOUARFA

Publication date: March 10, 2019, Review date: September 2, 2020

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1. Regulatory context for essential oils

To date, there is no specific legal definition of essential oils. The absence of a precise legal framework raises a number of issues relating to claims for aromatherapy products, their composition and use. However, in recent years, the development of ISO standards and the framework provided by cross-functional regulations and French and European recommendations have strengthened quality and safety in the use of essential oils, from the production of the raw material to the marketing of the finished product.

The difference between a regulation and a standard

Regulations are the responsibility of public authorities. They are the expression of a law or regulation, and their application is mandatory. Standards, on the other hand, are voluntary. Complying with them is not an obligation. They reflect a company's commitment to...

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