Olive oil is one of the most imitated and adulterated foods, says Şemsi Bayraktar, Chairman of the Union of Chambers of Agriculture of Turkey

Şemsi Bayraktar, Chairman of the Union of Chambers of Agriculture of Turkey (TZOB), said, "Olive oil is one of the most imitated and adulterated foods. Companies committing fraud as a result of inspections should be exposed and, if necessary, closed down." TZOB Chairman Şemsi Bayraktar made a press statement regarding imitation and adulteration in olive oil. Bayraktar stated that rising prices have increased the number of imitation and adulterated products in the market, and that measures should be taken against all kinds of cheating and fraud to protect the products produced by manufacturers. Stating that olive oil, which is at the forefront among oils due to the functional components it contains, is always used for a balanced and healthy diet, Bayraktar said, "Olive oil is one of the most imitated and adulterated foods. The adulteration problem is a problem experienced not only in our country, but also in all countries where olive oil is produced and traded." "Counterfeiting and ...