Type and magnitude of non-compliance and adulteration in neroli, mandarin and bergamot essential oils purchased on-line: potential consumer vulnerability

Abstract Thirty-one samples of essential oils used both in perfumery and aromatherapy were purchased to business-to-consumers suppliers submitted standard gas chromatography-based analysis their chemical composition. Their compliance with ISO AFNOR standards was checked revealed, although ranges are relatively loose, that more than 45% the analyzed failed pass test 19% diluted solvents such as propylene dipropylene glycol, triethyl citrate, or vegetal oil. Cases non-compliance could be due substitution dilution a cheaper oil, sweet orange blending selected compounds (linalool linalyl acetate, maybe synthetic origin), issues aging, harvest, manufacturing should either deliberate accidental. In some cases, natural variability invoked. These products made available market without control liability by resellers expose public safety issues, addition commercial prejudice, sharp contrast ever-increasing regulations applying sector high demand consumers for safe, controlled traceable fragrances cosmetic products.