HISTORY
The Bulgarian Rose State Laboratory is an institution with over 90 years of history, inextricably linked to the development and preservation of Bulgaria's most valuable product – rose oil.
It all began in 1929, when Tsar Boris III issued a decree establishing the Technical Laboratory at the State Agricultural and Cooperative Bank. Its main mission is to use scientific methods and technologies to guarantee the quality of rose oil exported abroad under the brand name BULGARIAN ROSE OIL.
In 1934, the building housing the laboratory was transferred to the Council of Ministers of the Kingdom of Bulgaria, and a year later, in 1935, Tsar Boris III issued a decree regulating the production and sale of rose oil. This act laid the foundations for state regulation of rose production, which to this day guarantees the international prestige and authenticity of Bulgarian oil.
After nationalization in 1947, when banks were united under the leadership of the Bulgarian National Bank, the Technical Laboratory ceased its activities. However, its legacy lives on through the creation of the Bulgarian Rose State Laboratory, which has taken on the mission of preserving the quality of Bulgaria's essential gold.
Significant years
- 1935 – Tsar Boris III issues a decree regulating the production and sale of rose oil.
- After 1947, the Technical Laboratory ceased operations, but its legacy lives on in the Bulgarian Rose State Laboratory.
- 1993 – the laboratory is registered as a legal entity.
- 2008 – re-registered as "State Laboratory Bulgarian Rose" Ltd.
- 2014 – The European Commission recognizes "Bulgarian rose oil" as a protected geographical indication.
- 2018 – the laboratory joins the National Institute for Research and Certification.
Treasury for rose oil
In the heart of Sofia lies one of Bulgaria's most precious treasures – the unique state treasury for rose oil. For more than 90 years, it has been home to the country's true "golden essence" – rose oil from the Rosa Damascena variety.
In 2022, a new beginning was made – NIIS and the Bulgarian Development Bank signed an agreement allowing rose oil from the vault to be used as collateral for loans. Thus, tradition met modern financial instruments in support of producers.
Our mission
The Bulgarian Rose State Laboratory is the guardian of Bulgaria's most precious natural and cultural symbol – rose oil from Rosa Damascena. Our mission is to preserve its authenticity and strengthen its global reputation by combining tradition with the most advanced scientific methods.
Through our unique state treasury, we create security and trust—not only for producers and traders, but also for the generations that will inherit this priceless wealth. For us, each bottle is not just a product, but a piece of Bulgaria's history and identity.
With the nationalization of banks and their consolidation under the leadership of the Bulgarian National Bank, the activities of the Technical Laboratory at the BZB were discontinued. However, its legacy is continued by the Bulgarian Rose State Laboratory.
Re-registered as a single-member limited liability company (EOOD) under the name "State Laboratory Bulgarian Rose" EOOD.
Affiliated with the National Institute for Research and Certification, combining expertise in the field of essential oils with that of spirits and wine.
Tsar Boris III issued a decree regulating the production and sale of rose oil, laying the foundations for state regulation of rose production in Bulgaria. This ordinance had a lasting effect on Bulgarian rose production, laying the foundations for the modern rose oil industry and protecting the reputation of Bulgarian products abroad.
The laboratory is registered as a legal entity.
In collaboration with experts from the laboratory and rose producers, the European Commission has recognized "Bulgarian rose oil" as a protected geographical indication.
On the initiative of Tsar Boris III, the following was established laboratory for state control of rose oil.
Tsar Boris III issues a decree-law on the production and sale of rose oil – basis of modern industry.
Nationalization and continuation of operations under state control.
Re-registration as " independent legal entity.
Re-registration as "Bulgarian Rose State LaboratoryLLC.
The European Commission recognizes "Bulgarian rose oil" as for a protected geographical indication.
The laboratory becomes part of National Institute for Research and Certification.
On the initiative of Tsar Boris III, the following was established laboratory for state control of rose oil.
Nationalization and continuation of operations under state control.
Re-registration as "Bulgarian Rose State LaboratoryLLC.
The laboratory becomes part of National Institute for Research and Certification.
Tsar Boris III issues a decree-law on the production and sale of rose oil – basis of modern industry.
Re-registration as " independent legal entity.
The European Commission recognizes "Bulgarian rose oil" as for a protected geographical indication.
On the initiative of Tsar Boris III, the following was established laboratory for state control of rose oil.
Tsar Boris III issues a decree-law on the production and sale of rose oil – basis of modern industry.
Nationalization and continuation of operations under state control.
Re-registration as " independent legal entity.
Re-registration as "Bulgarian Rose State LaboratoryLLC.
The European Commission recognizes "Bulgarian rose oil" as for a protected geographical indication.
The laboratory becomes part of National Institute for Research and Certification.
