The following products have been accepted to participate in EVO IOOC Italy EVO International Olive Oil Contest® Extra Virgin Olive Oils from all over the world (Northern and Southern Hemisphere):

• Conventional Extra Virgin Olive Oil;
• Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil;
• PDO/PGI Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Additionally, samples of extra virgin olive oil may be:

• Single varietal Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Monovarietal extra virgin olive oil);
• Coupage Extra Virgin Olive Oil (A Blend of two or more varieties).

Additionally, Flavoured EVOO, which may be aromatised in various ways, are eligible to participate in the competition:

• Condiments (Flavoured EVOOs).

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

The product must be accompanied by:

• chemical analysis certificate issued by an accredited testing lab (ISO 17025 compliant) indicating free fatty acids, peroxides, absorption characteristics (K232nm, K270nm, and ΔK), etc.;
• panel test issued by an accredited testing lab (IOC, EU, etc,.) or self-certification of the fruity, bitter and pungent category with indication of the respective intensity (delicate, medium, robust) and no defects;
• In the case of organic production and/or PDO/PGI, the certificate issued by the control body must be enclosed.

This refers to the batch of the sample entered and dated within 180 days prior to submission. In the case of extra virgin olive oils, samples must meet the following criteria: the median of the defects must be equal to 0 (Md= 0) and the median of the fruity attribute must be above 0 (Mf> 0).
All parameters must comply with the limits set by the IOC (IOC/T.20) and the Commission Regulation [Reg. (UE) 2022/2104 (Delegated Regulation) and Reg. (UE) 2022/2105 (Implementing Regulation)].

Flavoured EVOO

It is a requirement that the organic Flavoured EVOO be accompanied by the appropriate certification issued by the control body.
 

(1) Products from around the globe may enter the categories indicated, provided they are bottled and bear an official brand label compliant with the laws of the country of origin. By entering the contest, participants agree to abide by the stated rules and regulations, as well as the decisions of the judging panel, which are final.