Specifies a general method for the analysis of essential oils by gas chromatography on capillary columns for the purpose of determining the content of a specific constituent and/or searching for a characteristic profile. This Standard is identical with and has been reproduced from ISO 7609:1985 (Reconfirmed 1998).RECONFIRMATION NOTICETechnical Committee CH-021 has reviewed the content of this publication and inaccordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determinedthat the publication is still valid and does not require change.Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the originaldate of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions ofsuch documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures forreconfirmation on 29 August 2013.The following are represented on Technical Committee CH-021:Australian Society of Cosmetic ChemistsACCORD AustralasianAustralian Society of Perfumers and FlavouristsAustralian Tea Tree Industry AssociationCosmetic Toiletry and Fragrance AssociationEssential Oils Producers Association of AustraliaFlavour and Fragrance Association of Australia and New ZealandNSW Department of Trade and Investment, Regional Infrastructure and ServicesRoyal Australian Chemical InstituteSouthern Cross UniversityUniversity of New South WalesUniversity of Tasmania