About Us.
The BEOA offers members access to technical documentation, networking events, a yearly one-day symposium with speakers from across the industry globally, legislative update days and tours to production regions.
Who we are.
The British Essential Oils Association (BEOA) was formed in 1978 in the wake of a major scam involving the supply of large volumes of essential oils. Traders, users, and processors of essential oils saw the need to combine their strengths to protect the industry and further improve cooperation against external factors.
The association soon looked after additional matters regarding aroma chemicals, oleoresins, and absolutes as well as essential oils. With a connection to all these products, our members are involved in the Flavour and Fragrance, Cosmetics, Feed, Aromatherapy, and other allied industries. Our purpose is to share knowledge and guide members by giving them assistance with the ever-increasing legislation that impacts our industry.
Meet the team.
Julie Tampsett
Prinova Europe Ltd
Chair
With over 30 years’ industry experience, Julie works as a senior product manager at Prinova specialising in essential oils and aroma chemicals.
“I joined the BEOA as I feel it’s important to ‘give something back’ to the business that I have enjoyed working in for a large part of my career”.
Alexandra Crook
De Monchy Aromatics Ltd.
Vice Chair
Events Committee
Alexandra joined the industry in 2013, initially working in a laboratory and regulatory settings and later moving to purchasing, specialising in essential oils and aroma chemicals.
Julie Richards
British Essential Oil Assoc.
Secretary
Julie has been BEOA secretary since 2018, having been a committee member for some 16 years. Her role as secretary includes arranging symposiums, field trips and networking events, along with the day-to-day administration of the association.
She has 40 years industry experience, having worked as Global Procurement Buyer at IFF covering flavours, fragrances and aroma chemicals.
Ken Goodger
Norfolk Essential Oils
Board Member
As founder of Norfolk Essential Oils, Ken has over 30 years of experience as a grower and distiller of herbs for essential oils in the UK. He offers invaluable insight into essential oil production in the UK from a grower’s perspective.
Vincent Scully
Lionel Hitchen Ltd
Board Member
Events Committee
Vince has worked in the flavour industry for over 40 years in a diverse range of management roles covering QA, sales and purchasing. Currently working as purchasing manager at Lionel Hitchen, essential oils have always been a key focus throughout Vince’s career.
“Having been BEOA Chairman twice, both in 2014-2015 and 2019-2023, I have always tried to give something back to an industry that has given so much to me and my family over the 40+ years I have been involved.”
Emma Williams
Treatt
Board Member
Technical Committee
Emma joined the industry in 2014 as a Laboratory Analyst, gaining experience in classical, compositional and trace contaminant analysis, and currently holds the position of Quality Control Manager at R C Treatt. Her area of expertise is the evaluation of flavour and fragrance ingredients, both essential oils and aroma chemicals.
Ben Dawson
De Monchy Aromatics Ltd.
Events Committee
Ben started in the industry in 2013, working in various commercial roles at De Monchy Aromatics and now focussing on sales within the UK and global markets. He joined the committee in 2022 and oversees the website management.
David Buck
J C Buck
Board Member
Events Committee
Approaching ten years within the essential oils industry, David is a member of the J C Buck Ltd Senior Management Team. Here he enjoys a broad range of responsibilities within the company and is keen to promote the BEOA, having seen the tremendous value it brings first-hand.
Mike Hanson
Global Essence
Board Member
With over 25 years’ experience in the industry, from shipping through to sales and purchasing, Mike forms part of the management team at Global Essence UK specialising in Essential Oils and Aromatic chemicals.
Craig Bendon
Pure Natural Essentials
Board Member
Craig is the founder of Pure Natural Essentials Ltd, bringing over 20 years of experience in the Essential Oil industry. With deep expertise in sourcing, quality grading, and the analysis of essential oils, Craig has established himself as a trusted authority in both raw material evaluation and finished product development. At Pure Natural Essentials (PNE), Craig leads the import and export operations of high-grade essential oils and creates bespoke fragrance solutions for international brands. He is actively involved in product development and manufacturing, ensuring the highest standards of quality and innovation across all offerings. Craig also oversees all internal oil analysis for PNE and provides independent third-party testing for importers, brands, and clients worldwide. His work includes producing detailed technical documentation and quality reports, supporting transparency and compliance in the supply chain. Driven by a passion for essential oil analysis and perfumery, Craig continues to push the boundaries of natural fragrance creation while upholding the integrity and authenticity of the oils used.
Dr Garry Dix
Independent Consultant
Garry spent 15 years working in the fragrance industry and has extensive experience in global regulatory and compliance issues. Since 2021, Garry has been assisting various companies and associations as an independent scientific consultant.
Fred Wise
Tilley Distrubution
Board Member
Technical Committee
Duncan McBain
Treatt
Technical Committee