Paul Knauls Jr.’s Truth-In-Labeling Legislation

lawmakers pass Paul Knauls Jr.’s truth-in-labeling legislation By Lisa Loving of The Skanner

Local Constituent Wins Olive Oil Purity Law
Oregon lawmakers last week passed food quality standards for olive oil, with legislation introduced by Portland resident Paul Knauls Jr. State senators Friday approved a bill banning additives and fillers such as peanut oil to “extra virgin” olive oil – the finest quality oil, produced by the first pressing of the olives — sold in the state of Oregon, as well as creating new labeling requirements for the product. … “Right now there are no standards for extra virgin olive oil or any of the olive oil that we purchase,” Knauls told The Skanner. “What that means is that with food allergies, like peanut allergies, tree nut allergies, soy allergies, you could be at risk when you purchase extra virgin olive oil.”. . . . .
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