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Commission Regulation (EEC) No. 2568/91 on the characteristics of olive oil and olive-residue oil and on the relevant methods of analysis.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Legislation
Date
1991
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal L 248, 5 September 1991, pp. 1-83.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Oils/oilseeds/fats Standards
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Abstract

Annex I to this Regulation defines the characteristics to be fulfilled by olive oils. The characteristics shall be determined by following the methods of analysis set out in article 2. For the purpose of assessing organoleptic characteristics, the Member States shall set up panels of trained and selected tasters in accordance with the rules laid down by the method set out in Annex XII. The Community provisions concerning the presence of undesirable substances, other than those referred to in Annex XI, shall apply.

Full text
English
Website
europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 1335/2013 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 29/2012 on marketing standards for olive oil.

Legislation | European Union | 2013

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Olive Oil (Marketing Standards) (Implementing) Regulations, 2020.

Legislation | Malta | 2020

Keyword: Consumer protection, Oils/oilseeds/fats, Food quality control/food safety, Offences/penalties, Packaging/labelling, Inspection, Codex Alimentarius

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Commission Regulation (EC) No. 702/2007 amending Commission Regulation (EEC) No. 2568/91 on the characteristics of olive oil and olive-residue oil and on the relevant methods of analysis.

Legislation | European Union | 2007

Keyword: Oils/oilseeds/fats, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Regulation (EU) No. 61/2011 amending Regulation (EEC) No. 2568/91 on the characteristics of olive oil and olive-residue oil and on the relevant methods of analysis.

Legislation | European Union | 2011

Keyword: Oils/oilseeds/fats, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1989/2003 amending Regulation (EEC) No. 2568/91 on the characteristics of olive oil and olive-pomace oil and on the relevant methods of analysis.

Legislation | European Union | 2003

Keyword: Oils/oilseeds/fats, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 1348/2013 amending Regulation (EEC) No. 2568/91 on the characteristics of olive oil and olive-residue oil and on the relevant methods of analysis.

Legislation | European Union | 2013

Keyword: Oils/oilseeds/fats, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 299/2013 amending Regulation (EEC) No. 2568/91 on the characteristics of olive oil and olive-residue oil and on the relevant methods of analysis.

Legislation | European Union | 2013

Keyword: Oils/oilseeds/fats, Standards, Internal trade, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/1830 amending Regulation (EEC) No. 2568/91 on the characteristics of olive oil and olive-residue oil and on the relevant methods of analysis.

Legislation | European Union | 2015

Keyword: Oils/oilseeds/fats, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1227 amending Regulation (EEC) No. 2568/91 on the characteristics of olive oil and olive-residue oil and on the relevant methods of analysis.

Legislation | European Union | 2016

Keyword: Oils/oilseeds/fats, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1784 amending Regulation (EEC) No. 2568/91 on the characteristics of olive oil and olive-residue oil and on the relevant methods of analysis.

Legislation | European Union | 2016

Keyword: Oils/oilseeds/fats, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/2095 amending Regulation (EEC) No. 2568/91 on the characteristics of olive oil and olive-residue oil and on the relevant methods of analysis.

Legislation | European Union | 2016

Keyword: Oils/oilseeds/fats, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX