OOCC Labeling Guidance Document
Download a complete Olive Oil Commission of California labeling guidance document here:
Olive Oil Commission of California Sampling Program
Included below are links to documents designed to assist with compliance of OOCC mandatory sampling requirements:
Notice to Industry and Harvest Mandatory Requirements 2023
2022/23 Checklist and Timeline
CDFA Annual Sampling Guidance Document
Olive Oil Commission of California Member Forms and Documents
All necessary Olive Oil Commission of California Sampling, Testing and Assessment documents and forms can be found here:
OOCC Requirements for ‘Best By’ Dates
California olive oil producers with 5,000 gallons or more are required by the OOCC to include a ‘Best By’ date on their packaging. Producers may determine their own ‘Best By’ dates, but these must be supported by technical evidence. Producers must be prepared to provide technical evidence upon request to verify the ‘Best By’ date for all the olive oils they produce.
The Best By’ date shall be displayed as “Best if Used By” or “Best By” on each producer’s label. The label will also include recommendations for storage conditions that help maintain olive oil quality.
Below are some resources to assist producers in determining ‘Best By’ dates:
Guidance Document for Determining Best By Date
5 Steps for Estimating Shelf-Life
Voluntary Participation in OOCC Mandatory Government Testing Program
Participation in the OOCC’s government sampling and testing program is mandatory for producers of 5,000 gallons or more per year. The program is also open to producers with less than 5,000 gallons. In June 2017, the provisions for voluntary participation in the OOCC’s mandatory sampling and testing program were refined so as to be more accessible for smaller producers. The refinements are in the required testing (only requiring PV, FFA, UV and Organoleptic tests) and an adjustment in the required fees. The fees for voluntary participation are $0.16 per gallon of production.
If you wish to voluntarily participate in the OOCC, please complete the voluntary participation form below and notify the OOCC office by December 31, 2021.
California Olive Oil Day – March 7, 2024
Olive Oil Commission of California Law and OOCC ByLaws
Read the formal law authored by the California State Legislature which established the Olive Oil Commission of California in March 2014.
Read ByLaws of the Olive Oil Commission of California.
Olive Oil Commission of California Meetings
All meetings of the OOCC are posted here and on the website of the California Department of Food and Agriculture. They are open to the public and industry members are encouraged to attend. Meeting records for the past year are available here.
OOCC Audit Requirements
Olive Oil Commission of California Leadership
Use of the OOCC Service Mark
The OOCC allows members in good standing to utilize a Service Mark on packaging or promotional materials. To use the mark, please complete the OOCC Service Mark Agreement form below and return to the OOCC at info @ OliveOilCommission.org. Also attached is a description of approved language that can accompany the mark. Once the Service Mark Agreement has been approved, the OOCC can provide artwork files of the service mark or logo.
OOCC Service Mark Agreement
OOCC Service Mark
OOCC Communications Tools
To assist members in talking about their involvement in the OOCC to various audiences, the OOCC has provided some communications tools that explain how the OOCC program works and its benefits for the California olive oil industry.
How to Talk About the Olive Oil Commission of California
OOCC Member Poster
OOCC members may order copies of this poster by emailing us here