Virgin olive oil not fit for consumption as it is which has a free acidity, expressed as oleic acid, of more than 3.3 grams per 100 grams and/or the organoleptic characteristics and other characteristics of which correspond to those fixed for this category in the IOC standard (COI/T.15/NC No 3). It is intended for refining or for technical use.
This week on OHIS
Madrid, Spain / 06.11.2026
This week on the Olive Health Information System website The newsletter of the University of Navarra and the IOC dedicated to health Article 1 The Mediterranean diet is consistently associated with healthier ageing, but...
IOC Advisory Committee holds its 67th meeting to discuss market prospects and sector outlook
Producers, processors, traders and consumers came together for the 67th meeting of the IOC Advisory Committee on Olive Oil and Table Olives, bringing perspectives from across the international olive sector. The meeting...

