[jseliger]

For more on this, see the New Yorker's 2007 article "Slippery Business: The trade in adulterated olive oil" at http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2007/08/13/070813fa_fact_....

I'm surprised "they" haven't worked to further regulate the field; apparently one problem is that developing chemical tests to reliably discern real from fake olive oil is very difficult.

[lostlogin]

Similar problems apply in other markets too (as I'm sure you are aware). Fake Manuka honey is one that causes locals here some grief. http://i.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/8928858/Manuka-hone...