Rotulagem de azeites de oliva extravirgem comercializados em Teresina - PI

Abstract

Food labeling plays an essential role in providing clear and accurate information to consumers, influencing their choices and ensuring food safety, especially in products such as extra virgin olive oils. This study aimed to analyze the labeling of extra virgin olive oils sold in Teresina-PI, verifying whether the labels comply with current legislation. To this end, a checklist composed of 22 items was applied, considering elements such as ingredient list, nutritional information, expiration date, batch number, manufacturer identification, presence of a Consumer Service Center, and physicochemical parameters such as acidity and peroxide index, classifying each aspect as compliant, non-compliant, or not applicable. Thirty-four labels belonging to 21 different brands were evaluated. The results showed that 82.0% of the item met the legal requirements, while 9.0% presented non-conformities, such as difficult-to-read fonts, absence of a Consumer Service Center, lack of batch identification, and gaps in quality parameters; another 9.0% were considered not applicable. It can be concluded that, although most labels are adequate, there is still a need for improvement to ensure greater transparency, safety, and consumer confidence.