Olive Oils
Olive Oil
A commercial category consisting of refined olive oil and virgin olive oils fit for consumption. The proportion of virgin olive oil largely determines its colour and flavour. It is a versatile oil for retail, food service, frying, preserves and food manufacturing.
Technical sheet
- INCI name
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- CAS number
- 8001-25-0
- Botanical name
- Olea europaea L.
- Origin
- Mediterranean basin, Europe, North Africa, the Middle East and other olive-growing regions.
Typical applications
- Packers
- Food industry
- Cosmetics
Regulations
- Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/2104
- Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2105
- IOC Trade Standard Applying to Olive Oils and Olive-Pomace Oils COI/T.15/NC
- Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, where applicable