ISO 23954-2009 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 23954:2009 — Oil of lime expressed, Persian type (Citrus latifolia Tanaka). This International Standard specifies certain characteristics and quality assessment criteria for expressed (cold-pressed) lime oil of the Persian type (Citrus latifolia Tanaka).

Abstract

This standard defines organoleptic, physical and chemical characteristics and associated test/assessment references to facilitate the evaluation of the quality of oil of lime (Persian type). It references general ISO guidance for sampling, packaging and standard test methods used in the essential-oils family of standards.

General information

• Status: Published — International Standard (confirmed in subsequent systematic reviews).
• Publication date: December 2009 (issue date recorded as 8 December 2009 in several bibliographic records).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 71.100.60 — Essential oils.
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2009).
• Number of pages: 8 (main ISO bibliographic entry reports 8 pages).

Scope

ISO 23954:2009 specifies particular characteristics of oil of lime expressed (Persian type, Citrus latifolia Tanaka) to facilitate assessment of its quality. The scope focuses on descriptors, required physical/chemical parameters and references to appropriate test methods rather than prescribing production processes.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition and identification of the product (oil of lime, Persian type — Citrus latifolia Tanaka).
• Organoleptic characteristics (appearance, odour, taste) used in quality assessment.
• Physical properties to be measured (relative density, refractive index, optical rotation, miscibility in ethanol, residue on evaporation, etc.).
• Chemical/compositional profiling and chromatographic reference data to assist identification and purity assessment (gas chromatography referenced via related ISO methods).
• Normative references to general ISO guidance on sampling, labelling, packaging and specific test methods for essential oils.

Typical use and users

Used by producers and packers of essential oils, quality-control and analytical laboratories, cosmetic and flavor ingredient purchasers, standards bodies and regulators to assess conformity and to specify quality in procurement or conformity documentation. It is primarily a product-quality/specification standard rather than a production or safety regulation.

Related standards

ISO 23954:2009 is part of the family of ISO standards covering essential oils and references several related documents for methods and general rules, including (but not limited to) ISO/TR 210, ISO/TR 211, ISO 212, ISO 279, ISO 280, ISO 592, ISO 875 and ISO 4715. These provide sampling, packaging, labelling and specific test-method guidance.

Keywords

oil of lime, lime oil, Persian type, Citrus latifolia Tanaka, essential oils, organoleptic properties, refractive index, relative density, optical rotation, gas chromatography, quality specification.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 23954:2009 is an International Standard that specifies characteristic and quality-assessment criteria for oil of lime expressed, Persian type (Citrus latifolia Tanaka).

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers organoleptic, physical and certain chemical/compositional characteristics used to assess product quality, and it refers to normative ISO methods for sampling and testing rather than providing production procedures.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Essential-oil producers and traders, analytical and quality-control laboratories, ingredient buyers in flavor and fragrance industries, and standards/regulatory bodies for specification and conformity assessment.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The edition published in December 2009 remains the published International Standard; the ISO bibliographic record shows it has been subject to periodic systematic review and was confirmed following review activity (the ISO record indicates confirmation in subsequent reviews). Users should check the ISO catalogue for the absolute latest status before basing regulatory or procurement decisions.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is part of the ISO family of essential-oil standards maintained under ISO/TC 54; it cross-references several ISO test-method and guidance documents (ISO/TR 210, ISO/TR 211, ISO 212, ISO 279, ISO 280, ISO 592, ISO 875, ISO 4715, etc.).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Lime oil, Citrus latifolia, essential oils, organoleptic, gas chromatography, refractive index, relative density, optical rotation, quality specification.