Extra Virgin Alliance (EVA) is a non-profit trade association representing producers of genuine extra virgin olive oil from around the world. EVA’s approach is straightforward. Restore trust in the marketplace by providing an assurance to the buyer through product testing and supply chain education, and provide consumer assurance through the EVA Mark of Quality and Authenticity.

EVA’s voting membership is open to extra virgin olive oil producers of all sizes and from all countries that are willing to meet the EVA requirements. A non-profit corporation based in the United States, EVA’s current membership comes from six continents and nine countries. EVA welcomes into its associate member ranks: consumers, academics, media, industry, policy makers and merchants.

The EVA Seal of Quality and Authenticity

A key element of the EVA assurance of quality is a “Best Before” date based on technical data, and the pledge of member producers to stand behind that date. EVA producers agree to allow third-party EVA auditors to purchase their product from any store shelf, test it for compliance with the EVA quality parameters, and to publish the results. The extra virgin olive oil in the container must exceed the EVA minimum standard as defined in the quality parameters up until the “Best Before” date printed on the container.

Member producers will have the right to use the EVA mark on their EVA-compliant products in the marketplace. The EVA Seal of Quality and Authenticity bears a web address that leads consumers directly to the EVA Oils list. This list of qualifying oils is a rich resource for consumers, a place to learn about each one of the oils and the people who make it. EVA believes that the link between the producer and the consumer is crucial to building trust, value and a lasting appreciation of this wonderful food.