Explanatory note

England, Wales and Scotland

(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations, which come into force on 1st November 1998 and which apply to Great Britain, amend the Olive Oil (Marketing Standards) Regulations 1987, by–

(a)

bringing up to date references to amendments to Council Regulation (EEC) No. 136/66 so as to cover reference to amendments up to and including those effected by Council Regulation (EC) No. 1638/98 (which in particular substitutes a revised specification for oils which may be sold as, or as particular types of, virgin olive oils),

(b)

bringing up to date references to amendments to Commission Regulation 2568/91 in relation to analysis of olive oil, and

(c)

deleting a spent provision.