(A) Virgin olive oils

(A) Virgin olive oils

Designations and definitions of olive oils and olive pomace oils

(a) Virgin olive oils fit for consumption as they are

Virgin olive oils shall be classified and designated as follows

Designations and definitions of olive oils, olive pomace oils

(b) Virgin olive oils not fit for consumption as they are

Oxygen, light and heat all contribute to cooking oils becoming rancid.

Refined olive oil olive oil obtained by refining virgin olive oils.

The definitions of the following different categories of olive oils and olive pomace oils are described in Annex B

To foster the coordination of production, industrialization and marketing policies for olive oils, olive pomace oils and table olives

In no case shall the designation olive oil be used alone to refer to olive pomace oils.

(a) the adoption and use of a standard international contract for transactions in olive oils, olive pomace oils and table olives

To foster the coordination of production, industrialization, storage and marketing policies for olive oils, olive pomace oils and table olives

Strong growth also is evident in the production of edible oils, garments, organic sugar, meat processing, and steel.

Large quantities of sulphur dioxide are emitted in the air because lubricants are in use for heating.

The designations of the different categories of olive oils and olive pomace oils are given below with the definition corresponding to each designation

Virgin olive oils oils which are obtained from the fruit of the olive tree solely by mechanical or other physical means under conditions, particularly thermal conditions, that do not lead to deterioration of the oil, and which have not undergone any treatment other than washing, decantation, centrifugation and filtration.

Finally, macerated oils are made by infusing parts of plants in a base oil, a process called liquid liquid extraction.

Olive products means all edible olive products, in particular, olive oils, olive pomace oils and table olives

Priority shall be given to action in the mainly consuming countries and in those countries in which the consumption of olive oil and table olives is likely to increase.

Biodiesel which is made by processing rapeseed oil and other vegetable oils, is widely available globally, particularly in France and Germany.

(b) the constitution and functioning of an international conciliation and arbitration office to deal with any disputes relating to transactions in olive oils, olive pomace oils and table olives

The Members undertake to adopt all the appropriate measures to facilitate trade, encourage consumption of olive oils and table olives and ensure the proper development of the international trade in these products.

Olive oils means the oils obtained solely from the fruit of the olive tree, to the exclusion of oils obtained by solvent or re esterification processes and of any mixture with oils of other kinds

Geographical indications, when given, may only be applied to virgin olive oils and to table olives belonging to the Extra trade category which are produced in accordance with the relevant provisions for these products.

As a result, in the long term, approximately 3.5 million tons of heating oil could be replaced, hence 12 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions could be avoided.

This peaking capacity is built around hydroelectric systems in some countries, but usually it is based on burning fossil fuels such as gas, diesel, or fuel oils.

Use of oil with tetra ethyl lead causes much pollution, with lead containing carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxide and policyclic nitro hydride.

The designation olive oil shall be restricted to oil obtained solely from the olive, to the exclusion of oil obtained by solvent or re esterification processes and of any mixture with oils of other kinds.

The promotional campaigns shall aim to inform consumers about the designations, origins and sources of olive oils and table olives, care being taken to ensure that no quality, origin or source is either promoted or given prominence in preference to another.

Olive oil is the oil obtained solely from the fruit of the olive tree, to the exclusion of oils obtained using solvents or re esterification processes and of any mixture with oils of other kinds.

Olive pomace oil is the oil obtained by treating olive pomace with solvents or other physical treatments, to the exclusion of oils obtained by re esterification processes and of any mixture with oils of other kinds.

While small amounts of trans fats are naturally present in meats and dairy products from cows, sheep, and other ruminants, the great majority of trans fats in our diet are industrially produced, contained in foods made with partially hydrogenated vegetable oils.

To lay the foundations of international cooperation in international trade in olive oils, olive pomace oils and table olives to create, in this context, close cooperative ties with the representatives of the various branches of the international olive products sector, in compliance with the corresponding international agreements and accords

To lay the foundations of international cooperation in international trade in olive oils, olive pomace oils and table olives to create, in this context, close cooperative ties with the representatives of the various branches of the international olive products sector, in compliance with the corresponding international agreements and accords

The Members undertake jointly to conduct generic promotional activities to expand world consumption of olive oil and table olives, on the basis of the use of the designations of edible olive oils and table olives defined in Annexes B and C respectively.