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.
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...
IOC and ENA Meknès strengthen partnership in olive research and education
The International Olive Council (IOC) and the National School of Agriculture of Meknès (ENA Meknès) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 3 November to reinforce cooperation in olive research, education and technical...

