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Would make state definitions conform to world standards
Current California law does not define olive oil grades

A bill to update California’s definitions of olive oil grades to conform to international standards is headed to a vote by the California Assembly.
The Assembly Appropriations Committee voted Wednesday to approve Senate Bill 634, authored by Sen. Patricia Wiggins, [...]

By Elizabeth Larson,
State Sen. Wiggins introduces bill to modernize definitions.
California olive oil makers are raising the bar when it comes to the quality and quantity of olive oil produced in the United States, and an industry association is supporting more stringent olive oil grade standards.
State Sen. Patricia Wiggins, D-Santa Rosa, has introduced Senate Bill 634 [...]

The USDA is seeking comments on proposals to change olive oil grading in the United States to bring it in line with international standards.
Lloyd C. Day, administrator of USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service, said, “The California Olive Oil Council, a trade association of olive oil producers, petitioned USDA to revise the current standards to conform to [...]

The Indian Olive Association has welcomed the sharp reduction in import duties on the product, saying it would bring down prices by 15 percent and make the product available to a larger number of consumers.
“We are gratified that the importance of olive oil is being recognised and that our efforts are bearing fruit soon [...]

COMESTIBLES

FIT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION

Huile d’Olive Vierge Extra

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Huile d’Olive Vierge

Virgin Olive Oil

Huile d’Olive Vierge courante

Ordinary Olive Oil

Huile d’Olive

Olive Oil

Huile de Grignons d’Olive

Olive-Pomace Oil

NON COMESTIBLES

UNFIT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION

Huile d’Olive Vierge Lampante

Lampante Virgin Olive Oil

Huile d’Olive Raffinée

Refined Olive Oil

Huile de Grignons d’Olive [...]