Certified Quality Seal Olive Oils
Certified Quality Seal Olive Oils
The North American Olive Oil Association (NAOOA) conducts the nation's largest and most complete olive oil testing and certification program. We purchase olive oil from supermarkets in the USA and Canada and test multiple times per year for adherence to the physico-chemical standards set by the International Olive Council (IOC) for both purity and quality. The olive oils listed below are currently certified. Look for our About Olive Oil.Org quality seal when shopping for olive oils.
Aldi
- Carlini Extra Virgin Olive Oil
(Since 2016) - Carlini Olive Oil
(Since 2016) - Simply Nature Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
(Since 2016) - Sicilian PDO Certified Val Di Mazara Extra Virgin Olive Oil
(Since 2021)
Botticelli
- Botticelli Extra Virgin Olive Oil
(Since 2021)
Colavita
- Colavita Premium Selection Olive Oil
(Since 2021) - Colavita Premium Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
(Since 2020) - Colavita Mediterranean Extra Virgin Olive Oil
(Since 2020) - Colavita 100% Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Premium World Selection*
(Since 2020) - Colavita 100% Spanish Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Premium World Selection
(Since 2020) - Colavita Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
(Since 2020) - Colavita Olive Oil
(Since 2020)
Filippo Berio
- Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil
(Since 2017) - Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil Delicato
(Since 2017) - Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil Robusto
(Since 2017) - Filippo Berio Light-Tasting Olive Oil
(Since 2018) - Filippo Berio Olive Oil
(Since 2017) - Filippo Berio Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
(Since 2017) - Filippo Berio 100% Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
(Since 2018) - Filippo Berio California Extra Virgin Olive Oil
(Since 2018)
Goya
- Goya Extra Virgin Olive Oil
(Since 2016) - Goya Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
(Since 2018) - Goya Unico Extra Virgin Olive Oil
(Since 2016) - Goya Puro Olive Oil
(Since 2016) - Goya Light-Tasting Olive Oil
(Since 2018)
Guillen
- Guillen Extra Virgin Olive Oil
(Since 2020)
Iliada
- Iliada Extra Virgin Olive Oil
(Since 2013) - Iliada Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil*
(Since 2021)
La Tourangelle
- La Tourangelle Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
(Since 2015) - La Tourangelle Single Origin Extra Virgin Olive Oil*
(Since 2022)
Moresh
- Moresh Extra Virgin Olive Oil*
(Since 2022)
Napa Valley Naturals
- Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
(Since 2017)
Olitalia
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
(Since 2022)
Origin 846
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
(Since 2018)
Pompeian
- Pompeian Extra Virgin Olive Oil*
(Since 2022) - Pompeian Extra Virgin Olive Oil Robust
(Since 2016) - Pompeian Extra Virgin Olive Oil Smooth
(Since 2016) - Pompeian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
(Since 2013)
Pompeian Continued ...
- Pompeian Familia Extra Virgin Olive Oil*
(Since 2019) - Pompeian Familia Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil*
(Since 2019) - Pompeian Spanish Bold Extra Virgin Olive Oil*
(Since 2022) - Pompeian November Moon Extra Virgin Olive Oil*
(Since 2019) - Pompeian Organic Smooth Extra Virgin Olive Oil
(Since 2021) - Pompeian Organic Robust Extra Virgin Olive Oil *
(Since 2021) - Pompeian Mild-Tasting Olive Oil
(Since 2021) - Pompeian Rich-Tasting Olive Oil
(Since 2021) - Pompeian Gourmet Selection Extra Virgin Olive Oil *
(Since 2021) - Pompeian Extra Light Tasting Olive Oil*
(Since 2021) - Pompeian Early Harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oil*
(Since 2021)
Primal Kitchen
- Primal Kitchen Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
(Since 2019)
Sprouts
- Sprouts Farmers Market Extra Virgin Olive Oil
(Since 2013) - Sprouts Extra Virgin Olive Oil of Italy
(Since 2017) - Sprouts Extra Virgin Olive Oil of Greece
(Since 2017) - Sprouts Extra Virgin Olive Oil of Spain
(Since 2017) - Sprouts Farmers Market Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
(Since 2013)
Scalifani
- Sclafani Extra Virgin Olive Oil*
(Since 2022)
Star
- Star Extra Virgin Olive Oil
(Since 2013) - Star Original Olive Oil
(Since 2021) - Star Extra Light Olive Oil
(Since 2021)
Terra Delyssa
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
(Since 2018) - Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
(Since 2018)
U.S. Foods
- Roseli Extra Virgin Olive Oil *
(Since 2021) - Roseli Sexton Extra Virgin Olive Oil *
(Since 2021) - Roseli Olive Oil
(Since 2021) - Rykoff Sexton Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Italy
(Since 2021) - Rykoff Sexton Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Spain
(Since 2021)
Whole Foods
- Whole Foods Market Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Italy
(Since 2014) - Whole Foods Market Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Seville
(Since 2014) - Whole Foods Market Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Greece
(Since 2014) - Whole Foods Market Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Portugal
(Since 2014) - Whole Foods Market Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Morocco *
(Since 2021) - 365 Spanish Extra Virgin Olive Oil
(Since 2013) - 365 Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil
(Since 2013) - 365 Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
(Since 2013) - 365 Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Unfiltered
(Since 2013) - 365 Mediterranean Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil
(Since 2013) - 365 Mediterranean Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Organic
(Since 2015)
Zoe
- Zoe Extra Virgin Olive Oil
(Since 2013) - Zoe Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil *
(Since 2019)
* Indicates application pending
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the AboutOliveOil.org Seal Program work?
Participants in the AboutOliveOil.org Seal Program must agree to have us randomly test their products, which we sample from store shelves, and submit the samples to certified independent laboratories. The oils are tested to ensure that they meet or exceed the physico-chemical standards set by the International Olive Council to ascertain purity and quality. Participants pay a fee to participate in the program and license the AboutOliveOil.org Seal for use on their packaging. It does not mean that we test every bottle or even every lot. However, the penalty for getting caught is severe. If we can confirm that a product we have tested is not authentic, the company is required to conduct a recall of the licensed products from all stores across North America.
Do you test all brands?
No. We only test bottles of companies that agree to take part in the program. The program is currently only open to members of the North American Olive Oil Association.
Does the fact that an olive oil does not have your seal mean that the olive oil is not authentic?
The answer is emphatically no. According to a study conducted by scientists from the FDA in a study published in 2015 that the risk of purchasing a bottle of adulterated EVOO is low (less than 5%). The scientists randomly sampled 88 bottles of EVOO that they purchased from supermarkets and online stores, and did not find a single instance of adulteration. We invite you to read more stories related to olive oil quality on our blog. So even if a product does not have a certification seal, you should feel confident you are getting authentic products, especially if you buy from a retailer that you trust, select a brand that you know, and/or do not pay a price that is “too-good-to-be-true.”
The brand I usually buy does not have your seal…when will you test it?
We only test brands that agree to be part of our program. Please inquire with the brand and suggest that they might join.
I just purchased a bottle from a company whose name is listed on your webpage of certified brands, but the bottle does not have the seal on the label. Does that mean it is not authentic?
No. There are a couple of reasons why this may be the case. First, the AboutOliveOil.org Quality Seal program is product specific—not company specific. Companies have to pay the fee for each separate named product. A company might agree to pay the fee for their best-selling item, e.g., “Premium EVOO,” but not for a product that does not have wide distribution or high sales, e.g. “Organic Limited Edition EVOO.”
Second, companies in the program are not required to put the AboutOliveOil.org seal on their labels. Many are content just to have the seal listed on the website or share the information with retailers because labels get crowded and they may wish to use the space for other information.