§ 112875 Olive Oil Definition

Health and Safety Code·California

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•Olive oil must come only from olives, no other plants or chemicals.
•No mixing with other oils unless it's for making flavored olive oil.
•No using harsh chemicals to make olive oil.

Example

You buy a bottle labeled 'olive oil' at the store.

The oil inside must be made only from olives. If it's mixed with sunflower oil or made with chemicals, it's breaking the law.

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§ 112875 Olive Oil Definition

“Olive oil,” as used in this chapter means the edible oil obtained solely from the fruit of the olive tree (Olea europea L.) to the exclusion of oils obtained using solvents or reesterification processes and of any mixture with oils of other kinds except in the making of flavored olive oil, as defined in Section 112878. (Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 567, Sec. 1. (SB 818) Effective January 1, 2012.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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olive oil Olea europea L.solvents reesterification processes flavored olive oil

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California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 112875.

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