Empty Tunisian oil cans in Irbid raise suspicions

An investigation has been opened by the regulatory authorities in Jordan regarding suspicions of commercial fraud in the olive oil sector. This followed a report about the transfer of approximately 17,000 empty metal cans, originally intended for imported Tunisian olive oil, to a scrapyard. Concerns have arisen that these cans might be emptied and their contents mixed and refilled with local oil in an attempt to manipulate the origin and market the product as Jordanian, aiming for illicit profits. The Food and Drug Administration and the Royal Environment Protection Department are conducting investigations that include tracing the source, examining samples, verifying the product's compliance with specifications, and identifying the relevant parties to prevent any recurrence of legal violations. The issue threatens the reputation of Jordanian olive oil and raises concerns about consumer deception, with possible fines of up to 5,000 Jordanian dinars for those found non-compliant. This investigation comes at the start of the olive oil harvesting season, in an effort to ensure product quality and protect it from fraud.

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