The EU’s ‘leaf’ logo (shown in the image) must now appear on all packaged organic food and drink after a two-year transition period ended on 1 July.  It means food manufacturers – and the farmers they got the ingredients from – have complied with strict EU-wide rules for organic food and drink, according to the European Commission.  The rules – and logo – aim to promote the EU’s organic farmers, their care for the land, biodiversity and high standards of animal protection.  The logo can be adopted on a voluntary basis by organic licencees.

The market has been growing in recent years. About 2% of the foods bought by EU consumers are certified as organic, and around 200 000 EU farms are certified as organic producers.

Other requirements

When using the EU organic logo, manufacturers must also put on the label the reference number of the certification authority and the names of the producer, processor or distributor who last handled the product. National organic certification marks may also be used alongside the EU’s logo.

The logo remains optional on unpackaged produce and imports. Organic rules in other countries and certification authorities must have been recognised as equivalent to EU standards before organic products can be imported into EU countries.

Products may only be called organic if at least 95% of their agricultural ingredients are organic. The use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and products manufactured from GMOs is prohibited.  It is possible to list organic products with lower percentages with the certifying body.

Ian Brealey

Soil Association
Licence Number DJ20489

For 35 years we have endeavoured to create products which are as natural as possible and as long lived as practical.  After all it is possible to add essential oils to cream from the fridge to create a nourishing moisture cream but it will last you only a few days. Thats where the word cream comes from.  Thanks to modern developments in cosmetic science our Organic bases of white lotion, moisture cream, shampoo and showel gel/bodywash and body butter are made almost entirely with natural products.  They are parabens free but still have a respectable shelf life.

When we say organic we mean it but that should not be at any price.  Where the organically farmed oil is more expensive we list the conventionally farmed oil as an alternative,

Sp and Lothian Herbs are long term

Soil Association licencees.

Our oil selection includes NOP Program

oils for sale as USDA Organic in the USA

Organic Essential Oil Listing

Organic Aniseed
Organic Basil
Organic Benzoin
Organic Bergamot
Organic Cajuput
Organic Caraway
Organic Cardomon
Organic Cedarwood
Organic Chamomile German
Organic Chamomile Moroccan
Orangic Chamomile Roman
Organic Cinnamon Leaf
Organic Cistus
Organic Citronella
Organic Clary Sage
Organic Dill
Organic Eucalyptus Citriodora
Organic Eucalyptus Globulus
Organic Eucalyptus Radiata
Organic Eucalyptus Smithii
Organic Fennel
Organic Fir
Organic Frankincense
Organic Geranium
Organic Geranium Bourbon
Organic Ginger
Organic Grapefruit
Organic Helichrysum
Organic Hyssop
Organic Inula
Organic Juniper
Organic Juniper Berry
Organic Lavender (Bulgarian)
Organic Lavender (France)
Organic Lavender Organic
Organic Lavender Officinalis
Organic Lavender High Altitude
Organic Lavender Spike
Organic Lavendin
Organic Lemon
Organic Lemon Tea Tree
Organic Lemongrass
Organic Lime
Organic Mandarin
Organic Marjoram Sweet
Organic May Chang
Organic Melissa(France)
Organic Melissa(South Africa)
Organic Myrtle Red
Organic Neroli
Organic Niaouli
Organic Nutmeg
Organic Orange Sweet
Organic Origanum
Organic Palmarosa
Organic Patchouli
Organic Pepper Black
Organic Peppermint
Organic Petitgrain
Organic Pine
Organic Ravensara
Organic Rosemary(France)
Organic Rosemary(Morocco)
Organic Sage
Organic Spikenard
Organic Tagetes
Organic Tarragon
Organic Tea Tree
Organic Thyme Red
Organic Vetiver
Organic Yarrow
Organic Ylang Ylang

Organic Carrier Oil listing

Organic Almond Sweet
Organic Apricot
Organic Argan
Organic Arnica in Sunflower Oil
Organic Avocado
Organic Borage
Organic Calendula
Organic Calophyllum
Organic Carrot seed in Sunflower Oil
Organic Jojoba
Organic Macadamia
Organic Olive Oil
Organic Rosehip Oil
Organic Sesame
Organic Sunflower
Organic St Johns Wort in Sunflower Oil
Organic Wheatgerm

Organic Hydrolats listing


Organic Basil
Organic Chamomile Roman
Organic Cistus
Organic Cypress
Organic Juniper
Organic Geranium Bourbon
Organic Geranium
Organic Helicrysum
Organic Inula
Organic Laurel
Organic Spike Lavender
Organic Lavender Fine
Organic Lemon Balm
Organic Peppermint
Organic St Johns Wort
Organic Myrtle
Organic Neroli
Organic Pine
Organic Ravensara
Organic Rosemary
Organic Rosemary Verbenone
Organic Santoline
Organic Rosewater
Organic Savory
Organic Sage
Organic Clary Sage
Organic Thyme
Organic Thyme Thymol
Organic Vetiver

Conventional oils listings

Conventional carrier oils

Conventional oils of Almond, Apricot, Avocado. Calendula, Carrier oil mix
(avocado, grapeseed and wheatgerm), Carrot, Evening Primrose, Grapeseed,
Hazlenut, Hypericum, Jojoba, Lime Blossom, Macadamia, Melissa,
Peachnut, Rosehip, Sunflower, Wheatgerm, White Lotion.