ANMAT banned two olive oil brands for falsifying information

The National Administration of Drugs, Food and Medical Technology (ANMAT) has banned the sale of two brands of olive oil throughout the country. The measure was published in the Official Gazette and aims to protect consumers from products with false information. The affected olive oils are "Olivos Andinos" and "Olea Nativa", which displayed nonexistent registration numbers on their labels, according to the National Food Institute (INAL). This makes them counterfeit products and outside current health regulations.

Irregularities detected in the registrations

According to ANMAT, both products lack a sanitary establishment registration (RNE) and a food product registration (RNPA). The violation contravenes the provisions of Law No. 18,284, Decree No. 2126/71, and the Argentine Food Code. Investigations carried out by provincial authorities confirmed that the RNE and RNPA numbers listed on the packaging do not correspond to valid registrations. For this reason, the marketing of any batch, presentation, or expiration date associated with these labels is prohibited.

Products and false registration numbers

• Olivos Andinos: RNE 12000375 / RNPA 1200884
• Olea Nativa: RNE 13451702 / RNPA 13050452

The provision establishes that no company may market products displaying these registration numbers. The measure applies to the entire national territory, including Buenos Aires City and online sales.

Official control and communication

ANMAT instructed that this resolution be communicated to the health authorities of all provinces, to INAL, and to the Official Gazette. The entity reminded that RNE and RNPA verifications can be carried out online to prevent fraud or consumption of unauthorized products.