As olive season approaches, public warned of adulterated oil

As olive season approaches, public warned of adulterated oil

AMMAN “” The Food and Drug Administration recently seized 85 cans of adulterated olive oil, prompting the General Syndicate of Olive Oil Producers and Press Owners to call on authorities and citizens to "protect Jordanian olive oil, which is known as one of the best in the region and worldwide“.

As the olive oil season approaches, Director General of the Jordanian Food and Drug Administration Nizar Muhaidat said in a statement that that the institution's control and inspection cadres are carrying out "intense monitoring campaigns targeting markets, olive oil presses and known selling points.“

"Our strict control and inspection measures have contributed to the creation of a national product of high quality within the highest specifications and standards, earning it a distinguished reputation in the regional and global export markets,“ added Muhaidat.

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