BS ISO 19332:2020

What is ISO 19332 about? 

ISO 19332 discusses the essential oil of Matricaria. 

ISO 19332 is an international standard that specifies certain characteristics of the essential oil of matricaria [Matricaria chamomilla L. syn. Chamomilla recutita (L.) Rauschert] to facilitate the assessment of its quality. 

Who is ISO 19332 for? 

ISO 19332 on essential oil of Matricaria is applicable in: 

• Manufacturing of essential oil 
• Companies dealing with Matricaria for essential oils 
• Retailers and suppliers of essential oil  

Why should you use ISO 19332? 

Essential oil of Matricaria is an essential oil obtained by steam distillation from the fresh or dried flower-heads or flowering tops of Matricaria [Matricaria chamomilla L. syn. Chamomilla recutita (L.) Rauschert] produced mainly in Hungary and Egypt. 

ISO 19332 assists in ensuring the packaging, labelling, marking and storing of the essential oil of Matricaria.  

ISO 19332 provides the essential flashpoints of essential oils to transport companies, insurance companies and people in charge of safety services for safety reasons due to its flammable properties. 

What’s changed since the last update? 

BS ISO 19332:2020 supersedes BS ISO 19332:2007, which is withdrawn. The main changes with respect to the previous edition are: 

• Modification of the essential oil name and, consequently, the title 
• Correction of components in the chromatographic profile table