#52026PC0254EU Position on Olive Oil Tasting Standards at the International Olive Council
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This proposal sets the EU’s position for upcoming International Olive Council decisions on how virgin olive oil is tested by taste and smell. The changes concern technical guidance on the tasting glass and the setup of tasting rooms used for organoleptic assessment. The practical impact is mainly on olive oil testing bodies, producers, exporters, and regulators who rely on internationally aligned quality checks. If adopted, the updated standards would help keep olive oil classification more consistent across countries and reduce trade disputes over quality assessments.
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Key Changes
- Sets the EU position for International Olive Council decisions on virgin olive oil sensory assessment
- Supports updated technical guidance for the glass used in olive oil tasting
- Supports updated guidance for installing and operating olive oil tasting rooms