scope:

This Technical Specification describes the specifications to be met by the containers intended for containing essential oils, as well as recommendations relating to their conditioning and storage.

Essential oils are used for different purposes:

- food use;

- pharmaceutical use;

- perfumery and cosmetic use;

- reference samples or test samples;

- industrial raw materials.

According to the use of the essential oils, it is necessary to use appropriate containers which also meet the requirements of national, European, or international regulations.

This Technical Specification describes the materials to be used for the containers intended for containing essential oils, depending on the uses listed above. It also gives some general rules and recommendations relating to the properties of these containers and their conditioning and storage.

NOTE The information given in this Technical Specification does not substitute for the regulations in force in the different countries.