CODEX STAN 66-1981 Standard for Table Olives'
1. SCOPE
This standard applies to the fruit of the cultivated olive-tree (Olea europaea sativa Hoffg, Link) which has been suitably treated or processed and which is offered for direct consumption as table olives. It also covers olives packed in bulk containers which are intended for repacking into consumer size containers.
2. DESCRIPTION
2.1 Product Definition
Table olives are the sound fruits of suitable varieties1 of the cultivated olive-tree (Olea europaea sativa Hoffg, Link) harvested at an appropriate stage of ripeness and whose quality is such that, when they are processed as specified in Section 2.2.2 of this standard, produce an edible product and ensure its good preservation. Such processing may include the addition of optional ingredients including spices.
