# 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, Article 3

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

Where it is found that an oil does not correspond to its category description, the appropriate authority must, in accordance with the legislation applying in the constituent nation concerned and without prejudice to any other penalties, apply effective, proportionate and dissuasive penalties to be determined in the light of the seriousness of the irregularity detected.
Where checks reveal significant irregularities, the appropriate authority shall increase the frequency of checks in relation to marketing stage, oil category, origin, or other criteria.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/1991/2568/article/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-1991-2568/article-3
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