(a) Oil obtained by treating olive pomace with solvents or other physical treatments, to the exclusion of oils obtained by re-esterification processes and of any mixture with oils of other kinds.
Oil comprising the blend of refined olive-pomace oil and virgin olive oils fit for consumption as they are. It has a free acidity of not more than 1 gram per 100 grams and its other characteristics correspond to those fixed for this category in the IOC standard (COI/T.15/NC No 3). In no case shall this blend be called “olive oil”.
IOC and Agricultural University of Athens to collaborate on olive research and education
The International Olive Council (IOC) and the Agricultural University of Athens (UA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation in olive research, education and scientific exchange. Signed on 11...
The IOC recognises Southern Hemisphere olive oil quality
SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA / 06.11.2025
Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil receive the highest honours at the 2025 Mario Solinas Quality Award The International Olive Council (IOC) today presented the 2025 Mario Solinas Quality Award – Southern Hemisphere, at a...

