The EVO IOOC Italy competition is open to individual olive growers, olive oil mills, producer cooperatives, cooperative associations, bottlers, export companies, and any other business that produces, bottles, or trades branded EVOOs.

The Organising Committee reserves the right to request proof of origin for all submitted samples. This must be provided in the form of appropriate documentation.
All submitted samples must be labelled with an official brand in accordance with the laws of the country of origin. Furthermore, all samples of extra virgin olive oil presented at the EVO IOOC Italy EVO International Olive Oil Contest® must comply with the following requirements:

• All samples must originate from a single, homogeneous batch of at least 500 litres.
• They must also be bottled in appropriate bottles or containers with a capacity of 1 litre or less.
• Furthermore, they must be accompanied by certification from an accredited laboratory, including chemical analysis and a panel test.

The Flavoured EVOO presented at the EVO IOOC Italy EVO International Olive Oil Contest® must comply with the following requirements:

• The product must originate from a single, homogeneous batch of at least 100 litres.
• It must also be bottled in appropriate bottles or containers containing 1 litre or less.

The President of the Contest may approve any exceptions to these requirements, provided they are justified.