Resources & Guides

Everything you need to navigate regulations, streamline documentation, and stay informed about the botanical ingredients market.

Regulatory Guides

EU Organic

EU Organic Regulation (2018/848) Overview

A comprehensive guide to the EU organic production and labelling regulation and what it means for botanical raw material imports.

Novel Food

Novel Food Regulation (EU 2015/2283)

Understanding the novel food framework and pre-market authorization requirements for botanical ingredients in the EU.

Cosmetics

EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC 1223/2009)

Key compliance requirements for botanical ingredients used in cosmetic products marketed in the European Union.

Food Safety

HACCP Principles for Botanical Processing

Implementing hazard analysis and critical control points in botanical raw material processing facilities.

Documentation Templates

XLSX

Certificate of Analysis (COA) Template

Standard COA template for botanical raw materials including identity, purity, and contaminant testing fields.

DOCX

Request for Quotation (RFQ) Template

Professional RFQ template with product specifications, quantity, delivery terms, and quality requirements.

PDF

Quality Specification Sheet Template

Comprehensive quality spec template covering organoleptic, chemical, microbiological, and heavy metal parameters.

Certification Bodies

ECOCERT

Leading international organic certification body operating in over 130 countries.

Soil Association Certification

UK-based organic certification body recognized across Europe for organic and sustainable certification.

BRCGS (Brand Reputation Compliance)

Global food safety certification scheme with standards for processing, packaging, and storage.

International HACCP Alliance

Resources and guidance for HACCP implementation in food and botanical processing operations.

Industry Reports

European Botanical Extracts Market 2025-2030

Market size, growth projections, and key trends in the European botanical extracts industry.

48 pages· PDF

Global Herbal Supplements Trade Report

Trade flow analysis, sourcing trends, and supply chain dynamics for herbal supplements worldwide.

36 pages· PDF

Sustainability in Botanical Sourcing

Best practices, certifications, and emerging standards for sustainable botanical raw material procurement.

28 pages· PDF

Turkish Botanicals Export Outlook

Analysis of Turkey's botanical raw material exports including key products, markets, and competitive positioning.

32 pages· PDF