Australian lavender growers have warned that most of the lavender oil available in the market is not produced locally but imported and diluted. They argue that the industry, which began in the 1850s, now relies heavily on watered‑down products that fail to reflect the quality of domestic production.
Australian growers warn imported lavender oil is watered‑down
Australian lavender growers claim that the majority of lavender oil sold in the country is imported and watered‑down, despite the industry’s roots dating back to the 1850s.