The PDO is the highest European quality label, confirming that a food product originates from a specific geographical area and possesses qualities directly linked to the environment and tradition of that region.
For olive oil, the PDO designation means that the olives are grown, processed, and bottled exclusively within a defined area and that the oil meets strict requirements regarding quality, production processes, and origin.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil of Slovenian Istria (EDOOSI PDO)Since 2007, Slovenian olive growers have been able to produce Extra Virgin Olive Oil of Slovenian Istria (EDOOSI PDO) under prescribed conditions.
This label guarantees to consumers that the oil comes from Slovenian Istria and is produced with the utmost care and according to the highest quality standards.
The area of cultivation and processing must be exclusively within Slovenian Istria,
At least 30% of olives must be of the Istrska belica variety,
Olives must be stored for no longer than 48 hours after harvest,
Olive groves must be part of integrated or organic production,
The temperature during cold pressing must not exceed 27 °C,
Only certified oil mills using top-quality technology may be used for processing,
Quality parameters must meet the international standards for premium olive oils.
The PDO label guarantees that the oil is:
Indigenous and locally sourced,
Traceable from the tree to the bottle,
Produced according to the highest quality standards,
The result of tradition, expertise, and respect for nature by Slovenian olive growers.
The label is the official Slovenian certificate for organic production and processing, indicating that the olive oil has “organic” or “BIO” status in accordance with the standards of the Republic of Slovenia and the European Union.
The certificate is issued by the Institute for Control and Certification in Agriculture and Forestry of Slovenia (IKC – Kmetijstvo in gozdarstvo Slovenije).
The product is processed without the use of GMOs (genetically modified organisms),
It contains at least 95% ingredients of organic origin,
The producer is regularly inspected by an authorized body,
The cultivation, pressing, and packaging processes must comply with strict organic standards,
The entire process is documented in accordance with the relevant regulations.
The Green Leaf is the official European Union logo for organic products, often referred to as the “EU organic farming leaf.”
On olive oil, this label signifies that the product is certified as organic in accordance with the European regulation on organic production.
The presence of this logo on olive oil confirms that the product is officially recognized as organic at the EU level, guaranteeing high quality, traceability, and natural production methods.
The product meets all EU requirements for organic farming.
The olive oil has been produced without synthetic pesticides, artificial fertilizers, GMOs (genetically modified organisms), or ionizing radiation.
The entire production process – from olive cultivation to oil processing and packaging – has been inspected and certified by an authorized control body.
The packaging must also display the code of the certification authority and the origin of the raw materials alongside the logo.
