Ward.Olive quality lab analysis
Quality Assurance

Lab-Certified.
Every Batch.

Rigorous analysis at every stage — from grove to export. Full IOC-compliant documentation, certificates of analysis, and transparent quality data for every shipment.

≤ 0.3%
Typical EVOO Acidity
IOC
Standard Compliance
< 27°C
Cold Press Temperature
24h
Harvest to Press
Analysis Parameters

What We Measure

IOC-standard analysis performed on every production batch. Values shown are IOC limits; our 2024 season typical values are noted separately.

Free Acidity (FFA)
IOC/T.20 Doc. 15
EVOO
≤ 0.8%
Virgin
≤ 2.0%
Lampante
> 2.0%

Expressed as % oleic acid. The primary quality indicator — lower acidity indicates fresher, better-handled fruit and careful extraction.

Peroxide Value
IOC/T.20 Doc. 35
EVOO
≤ 20
Virgin
≤ 20
Lampante
≤ 20

Expressed in meq O₂/kg. Measures primary oxidation. Low peroxide values indicate fresh oil with good shelf life.

UV Absorbance K232
IOC/T.20 Doc. 19
EVOO
≤ 2.50
Virgin
≤ 2.60
Lampante

Measures conjugated dienes — indicators of oxidation and adulteration. Critical for authenticity verification.

UV Absorbance K270
IOC/T.20 Doc. 19
EVOO
≤ 0.22
Virgin
≤ 0.25
Lampante
≤ 1.20

Measures conjugated trienes. Used alongside K232 to detect refined oil adulteration.

Polyphenols
IOC/T.20 Doc. 29
EVOO
≥ 100 mg/kg
Virgin
Variable
Lampante

Natural antioxidants. Our Safita EVOO typically exceeds 300 mg/kg — significantly above the IOC minimum.

Organoleptic (Panel)
IOC/T.20 Doc. 15
EVOO
Fruity ≥ 0, Defects = 0
Virgin
Defects ≤ 3.5
Lampante
Defects > 3.5

Sensory evaluation by trained panel. EVOO must show positive fruitiness with zero defect median.

Quality Control

Six Stages of Control

01

Grove Monitoring

Agronomists monitor olive health, ripeness indices, and harvest timing across our groves and partner farms throughout the growing season.

02

Harvest Inspection

Olives inspected at intake for ripeness, damage, and contamination. Only sound fruit enters the mill — damaged or over-ripe batches are segregated.

03

Extraction Control

Mill parameters — temperature, malaxation time, centrifuge speed — monitored continuously. Extraction temperature never exceeds 27°C for EVOO.

04

Tank Analysis

Each tank sampled immediately after filling. Acidity, peroxide, and UV absorbance measured in-house before any tank is approved for export.

05

Pre-Export Lab

Full IOC panel analysis performed by accredited external laboratory before each export shipment. COA issued with results.

06

Shipment Verification

Final check at loading — temperature, seal integrity, and documentation completeness verified before container departure.

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Typical Values — 2024 Harvest
Free Acidity0.28%
Peroxide Value7.4 meq/kg
K2321.82
K2700.14
Polyphenols312 mg/kg
OrganolepticFruity 4.2 / Defects 0

Representative analysis from our 2024 Safita harvest. Full COA available on request.

Certification & Documentation

Export Documentation

Standard documentation provided with every export shipment. Additional certificates available on request.

COA

Certificate of Analysis

Full IOC-parameter analysis from accredited laboratory. Issued per batch/tank.

COO

Certificate of Origin

Syrian origin certified by the Syrian Arab Republic Chamber of Commerce.

PHY

Phytosanitary Certificate

Issued by Syrian Ministry of Agriculture. Required for EU and most international markets.

HC

Health Certificate

Confirms product meets food safety standards for human consumption. Required by most importing countries.

IOC

IOC Compliance Statement

Confirms product meets International Olive Council standards for the declared grade.

EUR.1

EUR.1 Movement Certificate

Enables preferential tariff rates for EU import under Syria–EU trade arrangements.

Request Documentation

Full Lab Reports
Available on Request

Qualified buyers can request our full 2024 season COA, organoleptic panel report, and IOC compliance documentation. Contact our trade team.