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Australian Lavender Industry Warns of Diluted Imports

Australian lavender growers warn that consumers are likely using diluted imported products despite the country's 170-year-old industry.

Despite an Australian lavender industry dating back to the 1850s, local growers say consumers are more than likely using imported and "watered-down" products.

The long-standing domestic industry is facing challenges from surging imports that may not maintain the same quality standards as locally produced lavender oil.