How to Choose Pure Camphor: 6 Things to Check Before You Buy

Camphor is something most households buy every month, yet packs can look almost identical on the shelf. These six checks help you choose camphor that lights easily, burns clean and comes from a manufacturer you can trust.

Packaged goods sold in India must carry the name and address of the manufacturer or packer, the net quantity, the MRP and consumer care details, under the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules. If a pack does not clearly show who made it, think twice before buying.

Good camphor lights quickly and burns with a bright, steady flame. When the flame goes out, there should be little or no black residue or sticky deposit left on the plate. Heavy soot or a lot of residue can be a sign that the camphor is not pure.

Camphor should have a strong, clean, sharp aroma. A weak smell usually means the camphor is old or has been stored open for a long time.

Camphor slowly evaporates when it is exposed to air, so it should come sealed in an airtight jar or pouch. Loose camphor kept in open containers loses weight and fragrance.

Pack sizes vary a lot, so the cheapest-looking pack is not always the best value. Divide the price by the weight to compare fairly. On swastikcamphor.in, every pack shows its price per 100 g, and Twin Packs cost less than buying two single jars.

Buy from the manufacturer's own website, well-known retail chains or official marketplace listings, so you can contact the maker if anything is wrong with your order.

Swastik Camphor is made by Vijayasree Camphor Industries in Hyderabad, Telangana, and has been making camphor since 1976. It is available in more than 5,000 retail stores across India, including DMart, Ratnadeep, Reliance Bazaar and KPN Fresh, on Amazon and Flipkart Minutes, and directly at swastikcamphor.in, where orders are dispatched in 1 to 2 days.