BS ISO 856:2006 PDF

1   Scope 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.