Third-Party Testing Becomes Standard in Agarwood Trade, Method Comparability in Focus

Amid rising authenticity disputes and e-commerce conflicts, third-party testing is becoming a routine step in agarwood trade, with buyers and sellers using reports to support provenance and composition claims.

Comparability is key

Methods for oil-content measurement and analysis of chromones and sesquiterpenes differ between institutions, making reports hard to compare directly. Harmonised methods and standard wording are seen as key to credibility.

How to read a report

A valid report should state sample information, test items, methods and conclusions, with scope noted. It covers only the submitted sample, not the whole batch.