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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.
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This week on OHIS
MADRID, SPAIN / 19.09.2025
This week on the Olive Health Information System website The newsletter of the University of Navarra and the IOC dedicated to health Two recent studies strengthen the case for high-quality dietary patterns – especially...
Winners of the 2025 Mario Solinas Quality Award – Southern Hemisphere Edition
Recognising extra virgin olive oil excellence from the Southern Hemisphere The International Olive Council (IOC) has announced the winners of the 2025 Mario Solinas Quality Award for extra virgin olive oils from the Southern...
Pakistan Expresses Interest in Joining the IOC
MADRID, SPAIN / 15.09.2025
The Executive Director of the International Olive Council (IOC), Jaime Lillo, received H.E. Dr Zahoor Ahmed, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Spain, at the Organisation’s headquarters in Madrid on...
