BS ISO 856:2006

This standard BS ISO 856:2006 Oil of peppermint (Mentha x piperita L.) is classified in these ICS categories:

• 71.100.60 Essential oils

This International Standard specifies certain characteristics of the oil of peppermint (Mentha × piperita L.), with a view to facilitate assessment of its quality.

NOTE As it is difficult to differentiate the specification of peppermint oils (Mentha × piperita L.) from different origins, they have been regrouped in this International Standard. The following origins have been taken into consideration: USA, United Kingdom, France, Italy, India and China.