Table 2.

ISO Chemical Requirements for dried oregano [11].

Characteristic	Specification			Test Method
	Whole or Cut Leaves		Ground (Powdered)
	Processed	Semi-Processed
Moisture content % (by mass) maximum	12	12	12	ISO 939
Total ash % (by mass) on dry basis, maximum	10	12	12	ISO 928
Acid-insoluble ash % (in mass) on dry basis, maximum	2	2	2	ISO 930
Volatile oil content, mL/100 g on dry basis, minimum	1,8	1,5	1,5	ISO 6571