Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Dec. 5, 2024
Trump Health Secretary Pick Elevates Seed Oil Controversy to U.S. Cabinet
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has long railed against seed oils. If confirmed as the Secretary of Health and Human Services, he will be in a position to regulate the industry.
Nov. 26, 2018
FDA Allows Cardiovascular Health on Olive Oil Labels
A new 'qualified health claim' allows bottlers to say that their product improves heart health if consumed instead of animal-based fats.
Jul. 20, 2017
Bring It On: Olive Oil Importers Welcome More Testing by FDA
Members of the House Committee on Appropriations have called on the Food and Drug Administration to update its report on the authenticity of extra virgin olive oil sold in the U.S.
Oct. 13, 2016
FDA Reconsiders Standard for 'Healthy' Claim
The FDA will re-evaluate its regulations concerning nutritional content claims, including the use of the term “healthy.”
Apr. 21, 2016
U.S. Congress Directs FDA to Test Imported Olive Oils
The U.S. House Agricultural Committee directed the FDA to look into creating a sampling and testing system for imported oils and to report back to Congress on its findings.
Feb. 26, 2014
The FDA’s Take on the Benefits of Olive Oil
The qualified health claim states that 2 tablespoons of olive oil every day may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.
Feb. 18, 2014 Health
May. 7, 2013 N. America
Mar. 19, 2013 Business
Oct. 24, 2012 Europe
Oct. 14, 2012 Opinions
Oct. 10, 2012
The USITC Investigation of the Olive Oil Market: Thoughts from Legal Experts
An expert analysis of the United States International Trade Commission's olive oil investigation.
Oct. 4, 2012
Trade Commission Investigates Olive Oil Industry 'Competitiveness'
The global competitiveness of the U.S. commercial olive oil industry will be the subject of a U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) investigation.
Aug. 18, 2012
Olive Oil Importers Lobby Congress to Oppose Marketing Order
A new group called the Alliance for Quality Standards is urging lawmakers to oppose the adoption of an olive oil marketing order proposed by California producers.
Jul. 29, 2012
Olive Oil Importers Ask FDA for 'Enhanced Standard of Identity'
The NAOOA, whose members are companies that import olive oil into the U.S., petitioned the FDA to adopt standards established by the International Olive Council.