SIST EN ISO 3218:2014

Essential oils - Principles of nomenclature (ISO 3218:2014)

ISO 3218:2014 lays down the principles to be adopted for designating essential oils in English and French, e.g. for the labelling and/or the marking.

Ätherische Öle - Grundsätze der Nomenklatur (ISO 3218:2014)

Diese Internationale Norm legt die Grundsätze fest, die bei der Bezeichnung der deutschen, englischen und französischen Namen von ätherischen Ölen, z. B. bei der Etikettierung und/oder Kennzeichnung, anzuwenden sind.

Huiles essentielles - Principes de nomenclature (ISO 3218:2014)

L'ISO 3218 :2014 fixe les principes à adopter pour désigner, en anglais et en français, les huiles essentielles, à des fins d'étiquetage et/ou de marquage, par exemple.

Eterična olja - Načela nomenklature (ISO 3218:2014)

Standard EN ISO 3218 določa načela, ki naj bi se sprejela za poimenovanje eteričnih olj v angleškem in francoskem jeziku, npr. za etiketiranje in/ali označevanje.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 19-May-2013
• Publication Date: 02-Sep-2014
• ICS: 71.100.60 - Essential oils
• Technical Committee: KŽP - Agricultural food products
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 18-Aug-2014
• Due Date: 23-Oct-2014
• Completion Date: 03-Sep-2014
• Ref Project: EN ISO 3218:2014 - Essential oils - Principles of nomenclature (ISO 3218:2014)

Overview

EN ISO 3218:2014 (ISO 3218:2014) - Essential oils - Principles of nomenclature - is a CEN-adopted international standard that defines the principles to be used when naming essential oils in English and French. Its primary aim is to ensure clear, unambiguous names for essential oils used on labelling and marking, reducing confusion about botanical origin, plant part, production method and other key attributes. The standard was prepared by ISO/TC 54 (Essential oils) and published as a European Standard for implementation by CEN members.

Key topics and requirements

The standard sets out concise naming principles for essential oils (SEO keywords: EN ISO 3218:2014, essential oils nomenclature, ISO 3218):

• Scope: Applies to designation of essential oils in English and French for labelling/marking.
• Clarity requirements: Names must eliminate risk of confusion about:
  • Botanical origin (genus, species)
  • Plant part used (leaf, fruit, stem, etc.)
  • Phenological stage (when appropriate)
  • Pre‑processing operations (predrying, fermentation, etc.)
  • Method of obtaining the oil (distillation, expression, etc.)
• Preferred expression: Use the phrasing “Essential oil of …” [Huile essentielle de …] to distinguish essential oils from fatty oils and other extracts.
• Name order and language rules:
  • English: common name followed by plant part (e.g., Essential oil of clove leaf).
  • French: plant part precedes the common name (e.g., Huile essentielle de feuilles de giroflier).
• Botanical names: Use full binomial when no common name exists; follow botanical nomenclature (see ISO 4720 reference).
• Hybrids and varieties: Indicate interspecific hybrids and specify cultivar/clone names where relevant.
• Chemotypes: If a species has several chemical races, indicate the principal chemical constituent (e.g., basil, methyl chavicol type).
• Geographical types: Distinguish oils by region/country where origin affects composition (e.g., India type, Madagascar type).
• Method notation: When different extraction methods apply, indicate the method at the end of the title (e.g., obtained by distillation).

Applications and who uses it

EN ISO 3218:2014 is used by:

• Essential oil producers and distillers for consistent labelling and product specification
• Cosmetic, aromatherapy and food ingredient manufacturers for regulatory compliance and traceability
• Traders, importers/exporters and quality managers to ensure accurate commercial descriptions
• Regulatory authorities and standards bodies for market surveillance and consumer protection
• Packaging and regulatory affairs teams preparing multilingual labels (English/French)

Benefits include improved traceability, reduced market disputes, better consumer information and smoother international trade.

Related standards

• ISO 4720 - Essential oils - Nomenclature (botanical name guidance)
• ISO 1342 - Example: Essential oil of rosemary (referenced in EN ISO 3218:2014)

Keywords: EN ISO 3218:2014, ISO 3218, essential oil labelling, essential oils nomenclature, chemotype, botanical origin, nomenclature principles.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-oktober-2014
(WHULþQDROMD1DþHODQRPHQNODWXUH,62
Essential oils - Principles of nomenclature (ISO 3218:2014)
Ätherische Öle - Grundsätze der Nomenklatur (ISO 3218:2014)
Huiles essentielles - Principes de nomenclature (ISO 3218:2014)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 3218:2014
ICS:
71.100.60 (WHULþQDROMD Essential oils
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN ISO 3218
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
August 2014
ICS 71.100.60
English Version
Essential oils - Principles of nomenclature (ISO 3218:2014)
Huiles essentielles - Principes de nomenclature (ISO Ätherische Öle - Grundsätze der Nomenklatur (ISO
3218:2014) 3218:2014)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 7 May 2014.

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Foreword .3

Foreword
This document (EN ISO 3218:2014) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 54 “Essential oils”.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by February 2015, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn
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Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
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According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 3218:2014 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 3218:2014 without any modification.

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 3218
Second edition
2014-08-01
Essential oils — Principles of
nomenclature
Huiles essentielles — Principes de nomenclature
Reference number
ISO 3218:2014(E)
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ISO 3218:2014(E)
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1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Principles . 1
Bibliography . 3
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