Application of community and national regulations regarding the certification and control of PDO/PGI oils.

Control body secretariat.

Management of the certification process of DOP/PGI oils.

Accreditation of the Oil Control and Certification Body.

Protection of data of interested parties according to current legislation.

Collection, processing, analysis and dissemination of regional, national and international olive and oil data.

Information and consultancy to companies on regional, national and community legislation in the sector.

Collaboration with MIPAAF and the Region for legislative and implementation proposals for the olive oil sector.

Collaboration with protection consortia and promoting committees on proposals for the recognition or modification of specifications.

Head of OU Dr. Michele Riccobono tel 091 6278208 email [email protected]

Assigned personnel:

Dr. Giancarlo Gualato – Official

Oenologist Giovanni Palermo - Official

Oenologist Dr. Leo Prinzivalli – also inspects wine OdC – Official

Oenologist Giacomo Alberto Manzo – also inspects wine OdC – Official

Mr. Sandro Alletto – Assistant