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​The head of the Syndicate of Olive Press Owners and Olive Oil Producers, Tayseer Al-Najdawi, stated on Wednesday that cases of olive oil adulteration remain limited. He called for disclosing the names of those involved and holding them accountable, warning against generalizing allegations to all farmers and press owners across Jordan.
​Speaking to Al-Mamlaka, Al-Najdawi explained that the recent seizure of 5,000 tins of olive oil on a farm in Irbid Governorate involved, according to available information, a merchant replacing local Jordanian olive oil with imported Tunisian oil. He stressed that such practices harm consumers and damage the reputation of the sector.
​Al-Najdawi emphasized that Jordanian farmers and press operators remain dedicated to producing pure olive oil. He advised consumers to avoid fraud by purchasing oil directly from presses and observing the production process—from the arrival of olives at the facility through pressing and bottling.
​He highlighted that the Syndicate collaborates with the Ministry of Agriculture and the Jordan Food and Drug Administration (JFDA) to monitor presses and oversee production, noting that a structured memorandum governs cooperation among the relevant authorities.
​Furthermore, he urged consumers to ensure that oil containers carry labeling tags displaying the press name, address, and production year to verify the product's origin.
​The Public Security Directorate (PSD) announced on Wednesday the arrest of suspects involved in olive oil fraud, seizing 5,000 tins alongside empty containers of imported oil on a farm in Irbid.
​The PSD media spokesperson stated that the seized quantities were impounded, with samples sent for laboratory testing while investigations continue. The directorate also announced the formation of joint inspection and investigation teams to monitor olive oil production and sales, advising citizens to purchase exclusively from trusted sources and refrain from buying through social media pages.
​Source: Rum News Agency