AreaMorocco

Commodity GroupOilseeds, oils and meals

CommodityOlive oil

Date01/12/2018

Policy CategoryOther

Policy InstrumentFood standards/safety

DescriptionIntensified its efforts to combat sales of adulterated olive oil, after detecting sales of unregulated products containing blends of different vegetable oils, as well as toxic substances.

NotesAccording to media reports, the country’s Interior Ministry has intensified its efforts to combat sales of adulterated olive oil. Reportedly, sales of unregulated products containing blends of different vegetable oils as well as toxic substances have been detected in several parts of the country.