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3. Conclusion
In France, the potential of the aromatherapy world remains immense. More and more consumers are undoubtedly being seduced by the properties of essential oils, and are likely to continue to be highly enthusiastic about these natural products.
The composition of an essential oil is extremely variable, due to the many factors and parameters involved from plant development to extraction and storage. It seems essential to take these variabilities into account in order to better select them for therapeutic purposes, especially as there are no regulations dedicated to aromatherapy products. At present, there are six completely different regulations covering these products, which can sometimes, albeit rarely, be applied cumulatively.
The absence of specific regulations for aromatherapy products, as well as the persistent inconsistencies in existing...
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Glossary
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 of cosmetics professionals
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Synadiet – Syndicat National des Compléments Alimentaires
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