AreaSpain

Commodity GroupOilseeds, oils and meals

CommodityOlive oil

Date01/02/2021

Policy CategoryOther

Policy InstrumentFood labelling

DescriptionDetermined that, in Spain, the Nutri-Score food labelling system proposed for EU-wide implementation in 2021 would not apply to extra virgin olive oil, arguing that the scheme failed to adequately reflect the oil’s health benefits.

NotesSPAIN – food policies (nutritional information – olive oil): The Consumer Affairs Ministry informed that, in Spain, the controversial ‘Nutri-Score’ food labelling system proposed for EU-wide implementation in 2021 would not apply to extra virgin olive oil, as the scheme fails to adequately reflect the oil’s health benefits. (See also MPPU Mar.’20 & Jan.’21)