# 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, Division 1: PURPOSE

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

This method is for the determination of the content of waxes, fatty acid methyl and ethyl esters in olive oils. The individual waxes and alkyl esters are separated according to the number of carbon atoms. The method is recommended as a tool for distinguishing between olive oil and olive-pomace oil and as a quality parameter for extra virgin olive oils enabling the detection of fraudulent mixtures of extra virgin olive oils with lower quality oils whether they are virgin, lampante or some deodorised oils.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/1991/2568/annex/XX/division/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-1991-2568/annex-XX/division-1
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