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Italy investigating olive oil fraud allegations

L’Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato said tests appeared to show the characteristics of samples are below what is expected from extra virgin olive oil. It said the allegations, if proven, could complement unfair trade practices as it would mislead consumers. Investigations by the public prosecutor of Turin followed analysis by the consumers’ magazine Il Test in May this year about potential labelling fraud of various extra virgin olive oil brands. The agency named brands Carapelli (“Carapelli Il frantoio”, “Bertolli Gentile” and “Sasso Classico”), as well as “Carrefour Classico”, “Cirio 100% italiano”, “De Cecco Classico”, “Prima donna Lidl”, “Pietro Coricelli Selezione” and “Santa Sabina” as being involved.

 

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Food Labelling Services says:

Food fraud is a serious offence, and misleading the consumer contravenes the Food Information Regulations 2011. There are compositional requirements for a product to be labelled as 'Olive Oil', Virgin Olive Oil' or 'Extra Virgin Olive Oil.' Food Labelling Services can explain these compositional requirements to a supplier.