Law in Italy on non-refillable olive oil bottles
With the approval on 11 June of the proposed amendment to the law implementing European decisions, tabled by Senator Monticelli of the Democratic Party, the ban on the use of refillable olive oil bottles in HO.RE.CA. establishments (bars, hotels, restaurants), thereby protecting consumers from blends produced in the establishments themselves or from the sale of low-quality, low-cost oils or those of unknown origin………….
The same amendment also includes a requirement to state the term ‘blend’ on the label for products made from virgin olive oil and extra virgin olive oil originating from different countries.
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