MAFTAMorocco–United States Free Trade Agreement (0% duty on EVOO since 2023)
FSVPForeign Supplier Verification Program (FDA requirement for US importers)
ONSSAOffice National de Sécurité Sanitaire des Produits Alimentaires (Moroccan food safety authority)
HACCPHazard Analysis Critical Control Points (mandatory food safety system)
COACertificate of Analysis (lab results per production lot from SGS / Bureau Veritas)
HTS 1509.10.4000US Harmonized Tariff Schedule code for extra virgin olive oil
ISFImporter Security Filing (10+2 filing required by CBP before ocean arrival)
VoCVerification of Conformity (MCINET program for Moroccan exports)
ISPM-15International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures No. 15 (treated wood pallets required for US entry)
BiphaséTwo-phase extraction method that retains more polyphenols than traditional three-phase
Prior NoticeFDA requirement to notify before food shipment arrives in the US
FDA Facility RegistrationMandatory registration of all food facilities (including importers)
SGS / Bureau VeritasISO 17025 accredited laboratories used for COA testing
FoodexMoroccan export promotion agency
IntertekThird-party inspection and certification company (VoC verifier)
DouaneMoroccan Customs authority
DCQDirection du Contrôle de la Qualité (Moroccan quality control directorate)
Phytosanitary CertificateOfficial document confirming plant health compliance for export
Export LicenseRequired Moroccan government license for olive oil exports (since 2023)
AgrémentONSSA official approval/authorization for food processing facilities
Single-estateOil produced from one farm/grove only (no blending)
Pre-veraisonEarly green harvest before olives ripen (for maximum polyphenols)
PolyphenolsNatural antioxidants in olive oil (target ≥500 mg/kg for health-grade)
Cold-pressed ≤27°CExtraction temperature limit to preserve quality and nutrients
TraceabilityFull lot-level tracking from grove to final consumer
Agrément NumberUnique ONSSA identifier verifiable on the official registry — non-negotiable qualification criterion