AreaEuropean Union

Commodity GroupOilseeds, oils and meals

CommodityOlive oil

Date01/05/2019

Policy CategoryConsumption and marketing

Policy InstrumentMarket control/food standards

DescriptionDismantled an organized crime group trading counterfeit olive oil between Italy and Germany. The case concerned low-quality oil adulterated with various substances and subsequently sold as extra virgin oil.

NotesCollaboration between the national judicial authorities of Italy and Germany lead to the dismantling of an organized crime group trading counterfeit olive oil between the two countries. Reportedly, low quality oil was adulterated with various substances and subsequently sold as extra virgin oil.