New Olive Oil Standards: Ensuring Quality and Clear Labeling for Consumers.
This act establishes clear quality and labeling standards for olive oil and olive-pomace oil sold in the U.S. Its goal is to ensure consumers receive accurate product information, allowing them to make informed purchasing decisions without misleading descriptions.
Key points
Detailed quality and purity standards will be set for various types of olive oil and olive-pomace oil.
Mandatory labeling requirements will ensure product names match their actual grade and prevent misleading descriptions.
Specific tests for 'extra virgin' olive oil will be introduced to verify its authenticity.
Consumers will benefit from increased trust in olive oil labels and clearer information about the products they buy.
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