Lollobrigida, electronic oil document arrives, new protection for farmers

"The introduction of the electronic olive oil accompanying document is an important step to defend the excellence of Italian extra virgin olive oil and protect the work of our farmers. Through the digitalisation of controls and full traceability in Sian, we defend the origin of the product, fight counterfeiting and guarantee maximum transparency to those who purchase".

Thus in a note the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry, Francesco Lollobrigida.

The olive oil electronic accompanying document (DAO) is a new tool that digitizes the traceability of olive and oil movements, strengthening controls and combating fraud. With the issuing of the decree, the national system takes a step forward thanks to the integration with the National Agricultural Information System (Sian) and with the Telematic Oil Registry (Rto), to guarantee greater transparency and protect quality Italian production.

Thanks to the Dao, explains the note, all the main movements of olives, loose oil and packaged oil will be recorded more quickly and effectively, making useful data available to both operators and control authorities. The olive sector thus equips itself with an innovative tool to enhance the work of honest companies.