olive oil legal issues / page 6

Stream of bright green extra virgin olive oil flowing from a mill spout into a container. - Olive Oil Times

Europe

Dec. 10, 2015

Consumer Group Prepares for Class Action in Wake ofextra virgin olive oil Fraud Scandal

The consumer group Codacons is offering free registration to those who say they've been affected by the latest scandal involving the sale of substandard olive oil.

Green circular stamp with the text 'Made in California' and stars in a distressed style. - Olive Oil Times

N. America

Aug. 24, 2015

California Passes Olive Oil Labeling Law

The new law reverses previous legislation that allowed labels to say 'made in California' even if the bulk of the product originated elsewhere.

Woman holding and examining a bottle of olive oil in a grocery store aisle. - Olive Oil Times

N. America

Mar. 2, 2015

Class Action Against Filippo Berio and Bertolli Importer Moves Forward

A judges found a "reasonable consumer could be deceived" into thinking the defendant's oil was from Italian olives, when it in fact was not.

Five bottles of Filippo Berio olive oil in various types, including mild and light options. - Olive Oil Times

Jan. 12, 2015 N. America

Filippo Berio and Bertolli Distributors Face Class Action over Olive Oil Quality

A light bulb with a metallic base and a reflective surface lying on a smooth surface. - Olive Oil Times

Jan. 12, 2014 Business

Judge Invalidates Patents for Olive-Based Supplements

Man holding a bottle of olive oil while shopping in a grocery store aisle. - Olive Oil Times

Nov. 19, 2013 Opinions

In Search of Mislabeled Olive Oil to Make a Buck

Close-up of a wooden gavel with scales of justice blurred in the background. - Olive Oil Times

May. 28, 2013 N. America

Olive Oil Lawsuits Loom