date:Dec 02, 2013
code of practice to maintain a high standard. These producer carry a triangle certification symbol on their product.
In October 2013, the European Union released a draft report that listed olive oil among the top foods that are subjected to food fraud, along with fish and organic foods. Fraud can be classified as anything from the substitution of Greek olive oil for Italian to the addition of refined olive oils or cheaper oils such as corn or palm oil into Extra Virgin olive oil.
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