Table of Contents

1 -  AS 4550-1999 ESSENTIAL OILS-SAMPLING
4 -  PREFACE
4 -  CONTENTS
5 -  0 INTRODUCTION
5 -  1 SCOPE AND FIELD OF APPLICATION
5 -  2 DEFINITION
5 -  3 IMPLEMENTS
5 -  3.1 Implements for liquid essential oils
5 -  3.1.1 Agitators
5 -  3.1.2 Syringes
5 -  3.1.3 Thiefs
5 -  3.1.4 Core samplers
5 -  3.1.5 Zone samplers
5 -  3.1.6 Cocks
5 -  3.1.7 Pumps
5 -  3.1.8 Siphons
5 -  3.2 Implements for solid or pasty essential oils
5 -  3.2.1 Spatulas
5 -  3.2.2 Triers
5 -  3.2.3 Half-round triers
5 -  3.3 Containers for samples
5 -  4 PROCEDURE
5 -  4.1 Inspection
6 -  4.2 Homogenization
6 -  4.3 Sampling
6 -  4.3.1 Large capacity containers
6 -  4.3.2 Other containers
6 -  4.3.3 Observations concerning costly essential oils
6 -  4.4 Representative samples
7 -  4.5 Packing and labelling
7 -  5 TRANSPORT AND STORAGE OF SAMPLES

Abstract

Sets out the procedures for sampling consignments of essential oils for the purpose of determining their organoleptic, physical and chemical characteristics. This Standard is identical with and has been reproduced from ISO 212:1973

RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee CH-021 has reviewed the content of this publication and in
accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined
that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original
date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of
such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for
reconfirmation on 29 August 2013.
The following are represented on Technical Committee CH-021:
Australian Society of Cosmetic Chemists
ACCORD Australasian
Australian Society of Perfumers and Flavourists
Australian Tea Tree Industry Association
Cosmetic Toiletry and Fragrance Association
Essential Oils Producers Association of Australia
Flavour and Fragrance Association of Australia and New Zealand
NSW Department of Trade and Investment, Regional Infrastructure and Services
Royal Australian Chemical Institute
Southern Cross University
University of New South Wales
University of Tasmania

Scope

This International Standard specifies procedures for sampling consignments of essential oils for the purpose of
determining their organoleptic, physical and chemical characteristics.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2013 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 27-09-2013
Pages
ISBN
Committee	CH-021
Supersedes	DR 98574 CP