What is ISO 3140 about?

ISO 3140 specifies certain characteristics of the essential oil of sweet orange expressed [Citrus sinensis (L.)] with a view to facilitating the assessment of its quality.

Who is ISO 3140 for?

ISO 3140 on essential oil of sweet orange expressed applies for:

Manufacturers of sweet orange oil
Oils Testing and Analysis Services
Essential Oils Quality Testing & Analysis Laboratories

Why should you use ISO 3140?

Essential oil of sweet orange expression helps end-users or dealers to verify the authenticity of essential oil and whether it has been mixed with adulterants or contaminants.

ISO 3140 aids in identifying the various constituents in an essential oil and lists how much of each constituent is present as a percentage that will help in maintaining the quality of the essential oil.

ISO 3140 gives specifications for safety reasons, transport companies, insurance companies, and people in charge of safety services require information on the flashpoints of sweet which in most cases are flammable products.

What’s changed since the last update?

BS ISO 3140:2019 replaces the fourth edition (ISO 3140:2011), which has been technically revised.

BS ISO 3140:2019 comparison with the previous edition ISO 3140:2011, the following technical modifications have been made:

Title and botanical name of the essential oil changed
Structure revised
Ranges revised for the following components

BS ISO 3140:2019

Essential oil of sweet orange expressed [Citrus sinensis (L.)]

Current

Published:

31 May 2019