Identify the type of company: if it's an Olive Mill (e.g. Frantoio Oleario Pace), you're buying directly from the producer. If it says Oil Refinery, firm, or company XYZ, you may be buying from a reseller with unknown product origin.

Make sure the label includes “Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil” plus a characterizing adjective (e.g. fruity and delicate).

“Cold Produced” guarantees low temperatures at every stage, yielding less oil but of higher quality.

The label must state “Produced and packaged by” plus the company name — proof that production, packaging, and sale happen at the same place, guaranteeing origin.

These certifications ensure rigorous controls across all business processes, from raw material selection to consumer satisfaction, with full respect for the environment.

Product certification guarantees oversight by an independent body, confirming the oil matches its labeled characteristics up to the expiry date.

Check the harvest year is current — otherwise you may be buying oil blended from different harvests.

Batch, lot, and packaging date tell you the “life” of your oil.

The olive variety indicates true origin and full supply-chain traceability. Without it, origin is uncertain.

This wording guarantees the consumer the right to replacement or refund.

Scan the QR code to trace the product's journey from field to table.