# The Olive Oil (Marketing Standards) Regulations 2003 (revoked)

S.I. 2003/2577 · made 6 October 2003 · revised to 1 March 2014

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PDFs: Printed copy https://openlegislation.uk/olive-oil-marketing-standards-regulations-2003-revoked/pdf/uksi_20032577_en.pdf

## Introductory text

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Made 6th October 2003
Laid before Parliament 7th October 2003
Coming into force 1st November 2003
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## 1 Title, extent and commencement

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## 2 Interpretation

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## 3 Enforcement

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## 4 Offences relating to the packaging and selling of olive oil

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## 5 Offences relating to the designation of origin

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## 6 Offences relating to optional indications on packaging

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## 7 Offences relating to blended oils and certain foods containing olive oil

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## 8 Penalties

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## 9 Method of analysis of oil

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## 10 Approval

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## 11 Powers of authorised officers of enforcement authorities

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## 12 Protection of officers acting in good faith

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## 13 Body corporate

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## 14 Offences committed in Scotland by a Scottish partnership

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## 15 Offences due to the fault of another

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## 16 Defence of due diligence

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## 17 Revocation and Transitional Provisions

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## Signature

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## Explanatory note

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/2577 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/olive-oil-marketing-standards-regulations-2003-revoked
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