Issue 01.23rd.07 (this product specification cancels all previous issues)

Computer code : 4034014

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LEGISLATION

True to the flavouring council directive 88/388 EEC (OJ N° L184, 15.7.88, p.61)

Components ⁽¹⁾ :

- flavouring preparation (Oregano oleoresin)

Ingredients that may have to be declared in the labelling of the

foodstuffs ⁽²⁾ :

- ionised ingredients (according to the directive 1999/2/EC)........: no

- ingredients or derivated made of or produced from GMO

(reglementation EC n° 1829/2003)..................................: no

- special ingredients listed in annexe III bis of the directive

2003/89/EC modified by the annex of the 2005/26/EC Directive :

Cereals containing gluten and products thereof......................: no

Crustaceans and products thereof....................................: no

Eggs and products thereof...........................................: no

Fish and products thereof...........................................: no

Nuts (Almond, Nut, Hazelnut, Walnut, Cashew, Pecan nut, Brazil nut,

Pistachio nut, Macadamia nut, Queensland nut) and products thereof..: no

Milk and products thereof (proteins, lactose,...)...................: no

Soybeans and products thereof.......................................: no

Peanuts and products thereof........................................: no

Sesame seeds and products thereof...................................: no

Celery and products thereof.........................................: no

Mustard and products thereof........................................: no

Lupin and products thereof..........................................: no

Molluscs and products thereof.......................................: no

Sulphur dioxide and sulphites at concentration of more than 10 mg/kg

expressed as SO₂....................................................: no

Heavy metals contents : true to the above-mentioned legislation

Labelling : "Oregano natural extract"

(¹) according to the council directive 88/388 EEC.

(2) the presence of special ingredients is systematically indicated at the best of our knowledge as this data sheet is issued.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Description : solvent extraction of Oregano (Origanum sp.pl.) leaves with subsequent removal of the solvent.

The solvents used are in conformity with european regulation (88/344, 92/115, 94/52, 97/60 CE directives annex part III)

Volatile oil content ............................: 45 ml/100g

Residual solvent content ........................: less than 20 ppm

Classification relatively to dangerous preparations (2001/58/EC Directive)

Xn, R22 R38 R52/53, S24 S37 S61 (see material safety data sheet)

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APPLICATIONS

Application areas : foodstuffs (subject to verification of the conformity with food regulations)

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ORGANOLEPTIC DATA

Appearence ⁽¹⁾ : viscous liquid

Colour ⁽¹⁾ : dark green

Aroma ⁽¹⁾ : characteristic

Flavour : charateristic

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PACKAGING and STORAGE

Packaging : high density polyethylene containers

Storage conditions : in unopened well filled containers protected from air, heat and sun at temperature between +10 and +20°C

Best before date : 12 months (in the above-mentionned conditions) from the date when our quality department has given conformity stamp.

The information stated above are reported at the best of our knowledge as we issue this document; they enable the user to test the product, define optimal use and comply with food regulations. We are at your disposal for any further information you may request about the product and sampling, but we cannot be hold responsible for any damage that may occur by a misuse of the product (violation of laws, patents or official regulations).

(1) positive release on a batch by batch basis