{
  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-1991-2568/annex-XII/division-8/division-8.4",
  "json_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-1991-2568/annex-XII/division-8/division-8.4.json",
  "legislation": "eur/1991/2568",
  "legislation_title": "Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2568/91 of 11 July 1991 on the characteristics of olive oil and olive-residue oil and on the relevant methods of analysis",
  "legislation_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-1991-2568",
  "path": "annex/XII/division/8/division/8.4",
  "kind": "division",
  "number": "8.4",
  "heading": "Tasters: general rules of conduct",
  "text": "The following recommendations apply to the conduct of the tasters during their work.\nWhen called by the panel leader to participate in an organoleptic test, tasters should be able to attend at the time set beforehand and shall observe the following:\nThey shall not smoke or drink coffee at least 30 minutes before the time set for the test.\nThey must not have used any fragrance, cosmetic or soap whose smell could linger until the time of the test. They must use an unperfumed soap to wash their hands which they shall then rinse and dry as often as necessary to eliminate any smell.\nThey shall fast at least one hour before the tasting is carried out.\nShould they feel physically unwell, and in particular if their sense of smell or taste is affected, or if they are under any psychological effect that prevents them from concentrating on their work, the tasters shall refrain from tasting and shall inform the panel leader accordingly.\nWhen they have complied with the above, the tasters shall take up their place in the booth allotted to them in an orderly, quiet manner.\nThey shall carefully read the instructions given on the profile sheet and shall not begin to examine the sample until fully prepared for the task they have to perform (relaxed and unhurried). If any doubts should arise, they should consult the panel leader in private.\nThey must remain silent while performing their tasks.\nThey must keep their mobile phone switched off at all times to avoid interfering with the concentration and work of their colleagues.",
  "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
  "status": null,
  "version": "current",
  "annotations": [
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F1",
      "text": "Substituted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1348/2013 of 16 December 2013 amending Regulation (EEC) No 2568/91 on the characteristics of olive oil and olive-residue oil and on the relevant methods of analysis."
    }
  ],
  "outstanding_effects": [],
  "provenance": {
    "source": "legislation.gov.uk",
    "source_url": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/1991/2568/annex/XII/division/8/division/8.4",
    "retrieved_at": "2026-11-01T15:01:50.986318+00:00"
  },
  "licence": "Open Government Licence v3.0",
  "licence_url": "https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/",
  "attribution": "Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives."
}