Calendula specification sheet
Calendula — Product Specification Sheet
Product Identification
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Calendula (Pot Marigold) |
| Latin Name | Calendula officinalis |
| HS Code | 1211.90 (Plants and parts of plants used primarily in pharmacy — calendula flowers subheading; please confirm exact national tariff sub-code with your customs broker, as classifications vary by destination country) |
| Origin | Fayoum, Egypt — a city uniquely known for calendula cultivation |
| Certifications | EU Organic, USDA NOP, ISO 22000, HACCP, Halal, Kosher, FDA, GACC |
From Farm to Harvest
Falcon Herbs’ calendula is grown exclusively in the city of Fayoum, a location distinguished for producing this crop, thanks to its unique soil composition and climate that give the flowers their vivid golden-orange color and rich resin content.
- Cultivation: Grown under close agricultural supervision, benefiting from Fayoum’s specific growing conditions that are considered ideal for calendula, a crop the city is singularly associated with in Egypt.
- Harvest: Flower heads are hand-picked at full bloom to capture peak color intensity and active compound concentration (flavonoids and carotenoids).
- Post-Harvest Handling: Harvested flowers are shade-dried under controlled temperature and humidity to protect their color and delicate petals from degradation.
- Cleaning & Sorting: Dried flowers and petals are carefully sorted and graded to remove stems and foreign matter, ensuring a clean, vibrant, uniform final product.
- Quality Control: Each batch undergoes laboratory testing (microbiological, pesticide residue/MRL, and physical quality parameters) prior to export, in line with EU and international food safety standards.
Available Forms
| Form | Description |
|---|---|
| Whole Flowers | Whole dried calendula flower heads, ideal for loose-leaf tea, cosmetic, and decorative applications |
| Petals | Separated calendula petals, widely used in cosmetics, skincare, tea blends, and natural coloring applications |
Packaging Options
Packaging is available according to customer request, including:
| Packaging Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| Export Cartons | Custom net weights available upon request |
| Bags (PP / Kraft Paper) | Custom net weights available upon request |
Private label packaging and custom retail units also available upon request.
Shipping & Logistics
| Mode | Details |
|---|---|
| Air Freight | Available for smaller/urgent orders; faster transit, ideal for sample shipments and time-sensitive orders |
| Sea Freight | Available via container shipping (FCL/LCL); cost-efficient for bulk orders |
| Trade Terms | FOB, CIF, CFR, EXW available |
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