Olive Oil Fraud in Morocco: How Sellers Deceived Consumers

These control operations, carried out during the peak production and marketing period, also led to the transfer of 58 cases to the justice system. Despite an abundant supply and stable prices between 40 and 50 dirhams per liter, several attempts at fraud have been dismantled by inspectors and joint commissions, reports Assabah.

Among the offenses identified, the authorities have identified the sale of pomace oil fraudulently presented as virgin olive oil. Derived from the treatment of pressing residues, this category of oil is subject to strict regulations and cannot in any case usurp the "virgin" designation.

Through this reinforced system, ONSSA intends to protect public health and guarantee the integrity of a widely consumed product, particularly exposed to quality deterioration by some unscrupulous players.