This standard specifies the requirements, test methods, inspection rules and signs, packaging, transportation, storage and retention period of the food additive geranium (essential) oil. This standard is applicable to the food additive Pelargonium gravedens Her. (essential) oil.
GB 11959-2008 Referenced Document
GB/T 11538-2006 Essential oil.Analysis by gas chromatography on capillary columns.General method
GB/T 11540 Fragrance/flavor substances.Determination of relative density
GB/T 14454.13-2008 Fragrance/Flavor substances.Determination of carbonyl value and carbonyl compounds content
GB/T 14454.2 Fragrance/Flavor substances.Method for valuation of odour
GB/T 14454.4 Fragrance/Flavor substances.Determination of refractive index
GB/T 14454.5 Fragrance/Flavor substances.Determination of optical rotation
GB/T 14455.3 Fragrance/Flavor substances.Evaluation of solubility(miscibility) in ethanol
GB/T 14455.5 Fragrance/Flavor substances.Determination of acid value or acid content
GB/T 14455.6 Fragrance/Flavor substances.Determination of ester value or ester content
GB 11959-2008 history
2016GB 1886.200-2016 National Food Safety Standard Food Additive Geranium Oil (also known as Rose Geranium Oil)
2008GB 11959-2008 Food additive.Oil of geranium(Pelargonium gravedens Her.)
GB 11959-2008 Food additive.Oil of geranium(Pelargonium gravedens Her.) was changed to GB 1886.200-2016 National Food Safety Standard Food Additive Geranium Oil (also known as Rose Geranium Oil).