Commission Regulation (EEC) No. 2568/91 on the characteristics of olive oil and olive-residue oil and on the relevant methods of analysis.

Annex I to this Regulation defines the characteristics to be fulfilled by olive oils. The characteristics shall be determined by following the methods of analysis set out in article 2. For the purpose of assessing organoleptic characteristics, the Member States shall set up panels of trained and selected tasters in accordance with the rules laid down by the method set out in Annex XII. The Community provisions concerning the presence of undesirable substances, other than those referred to in Annex XI, shall apply.

1991-07-11