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This bill, titled the "Olive Oil Standards Act," directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs (referred to as the Secretary), to establish clear standards for different grades of olive oil and olive-pomace oil sold in the United States. These standards will define quality and purity for various grades, including extra virgin, virgin, and refined olive oils, as well as different types of olive-pomace oil. The bill also mandates that the Secretary specify approved methods for testing these oils, referencing established organizations like the American Oil Chemist Society and the International Olive Oil Council. Furthermore, it requires mandatory labeling rules to ensure product names accurately reflect their grade and that package descriptions are not misleading, aligning with existing food labeling regulations. The Secretary must also include specific quality tests for extra virgin olive oil, such as pyropheophytin a (PPP) and 1,2 diacylglycerols (DAG) parameters, and report to Congress on the actions taken within 120 days of the bill's enactment.

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