Spain Tightens Olive Oil Traceability: Bulk Deliveries Must Be Confirmed in the Agriculture Ministry's System
The Spanish government adopted Royal Decree 808/2026 on October 7, amending the 2021 quality standard for olive and olive-pomace oils approved by Royal Decree 760/2021. The new rules were published in the Official State Gazette on October 8 and take effect on October 9.
The decree introduces three main changes. First, a new definition of 'final recipient of the goods', aimed at resolving problems detected in managing imports from third countries. Second, a new obligation to notify the system of the end of an olive oil movement: the recipient must confirm receipt in the Agriculture Ministry's computerised system. Third, stronger documentary requirements for bulk transport, with the analysis bulletin or equivalent document certifying the oil's category incorporated into the system.
Since 2021, all olive oil movements in Spain have had to travel with an accompanying document containing a minimum set of data, and bulk shipments must be notified in advance and carry an analysis bulletin. The new decree builds on that framework to improve traceability and protect the reputation for excellence and the market competitiveness of Spanish olive oils.
The decree was proposed jointly by the Ministers of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food; Industry and Tourism; and Social Rights, Consumer Affairs and Agenda 2030, following deliberation at the Council of Ministers on October 6.
(Source: Official State Gazette of Spain)
Source: Official State Gazette of Spain
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