#8 Carbon-14: Verifying Naturally Sourced Ingredients By: Florencia Goren

Carbon-14 testing has been used by several industries for decades (e.g. flavors and fragrance, food and beverage, cosmetics, bioplastics, biofuels, waste-to-energy, archaeology, and geology sectors). Carbon-14 is standardized through several analytical methods such as ASTM D6866, ISO 16620, and EN 16640. This test method is used to differentiate between naturally sourced and petrochemical-derived ingredients. Stakeholders throughout the supply chain can use carbon-14 testing to authenticate natural ingredients and to back up natural source claims on product labels. This presentation will review how Carbon-14 works, its applications, standards, and case studies to essential oils. About Florencia: Florencia Goren joined Beta Analytic in 2011, the world’s largest radiocarbon laboratory. At Beta, she has implemented growth strategies to increase market share by spearheading both their business development and marketing departments. In doing so, she has successfully expanded Beta&global presence, now holding a footprint in all major continents. Prior to her time at Beta, Florencia Goren graduated magna cum laude from Florida International University, where she pursued a double major in International Relations and. Geography through an honors track. In 2011, Florencia Goren obtained an MSc. on Nature, Society and Environmental Policy from the University of Oxford. She currently holds the position of VP of Corporate Development and Strategy at Beta. Key Takeaways: - How Carbon-14...