Lesson 4: Packaging and labeling of olive oil Lecture 1: Introduction to olive oil packaging and labeling

1
C. Olive oil Quality4. Packaging and labeling of
olive oil

• Introduction to olive oil packaging and
• labeling

2
Olive oil Packaging

• It plays an important role in maintaining,
  handling and disposal of the product
• It protects
• It ensures the quality of the oil

3
Olive Oil Labeling

• The descriptions on labels and the definitions of
  olive oil are mandatory
• They are compatible with international compulsory
  rules such as Commercial Pilot International
  Olive Oil Council IOOC and Codex Alimentarius

4
Product labeling (part I)

• The PRIMARY DISPLAY PANEL (PDP) must include the
  name of the product (e.g. Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
  and net quantity (in both Metric and U.S.
  Customary). This area is also the obvious place
  to put your company brand information, although
  not legally required if the packaging has two
  label areas

5
Product labeling (part II)

• The INFORMATION PANEL (secondary display)
  typically includes the name and address of the
  manufacturer, packer or distributor, the
  ingredient list, nutrition labeling, and UPC
  scanning codes. If there is only one label area
  (PDP), company contact information must be
  included in that label

6
Principal display panel (part I)

• That is the dominant label that consumers will
  see when purchasing the product

7
Principal display panel (part II)

• Statement of Identity (name of food) Identify
  the oil on the basis of its certified quality
  (for example, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL) and, if it
  has been organically produced in accordance with
  U.S. regulations, as ORGANIC

8
Principal display panel (part III)

• Net Quantity Statement (amount of food) Food
  labels must show the net contents in both metric
  (grams, kilograms, milliliters, liters) and U.S.
  Customary System (ounces, pounds, fluid ounces)
  terms. The metric statement may be placed either
  before or after the U. S.

9
Principal display panel (part IV)

• Most producers will also use another label area,
  the INFORMATIONAL PANEL LABELING, to comply with
  other requirements. If you only plan to use one
  label, then the PDP must satisfy these
  requirements

10
Summary of 1st Lecture

• Olive Oil Packaging
• Olive Oil Labeling
• Principal display panel