Welcome to the Aristoleo Certification Hub.
Aristoleo High Phenolic Olive Oil Certification is a transparency and integrity framework designed to identify and support authentic High Phenolic Extra Virgin Olive Oil (HP EVOO) producers who meet clearly defined scientific and quality standards.
This is not a seasonal listing.
This is not a marketing badge.
This is a permanent benchmark.
High Phenolic EVOO represents a distinct category within olive oil — defined by measurable concentrations of specific active phenolic compounds in accordance with EU Regulation 432/2012.
Aristoleo Certification exists to protect that distinction.
Governance
Governed by Institution, Not by Individuals
Aristoleo Certification is administered by Aristoleo, an institute for High Phenolic Olive Oil, incorporated as a federal Canadian not-for-profit corporation under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act (Corporation No. 1818262-1).
This means certification authority does not rest with any individual, company, or commercial interest. It rests with an institution whose sole purpose is to protect the standard — one built to outlast any one person or company.
Artemis Alliance Inc. may separately provide paid services to brands at their request. Such compensation has no bearing on certification decisions, which rest solely with Aristoleo. Learn more →
The Category
What is High Phenolic Olive Oil Certification?
High phenolic olive oil commands higher production costs, stricter handling requirements, and a scientifically verified phenolic profile.
Without transparency:
Phenolic values cannot be verified
Storage conditions cannot be trusted
Claims cannot be validated
Consumers cannot distinguish authentic HP EVOO from imitation
Certification provides structure, traceability, and accountability across the supply chain.
The Research
How Aristoleo Certification Works
Aristoleo Certification is rooted in the research and best practices established during the 3-year, 5-country ARISTOIL Interreg MED Programme.
The program studied:
Harvest timing
Milling variables
Phenolic measurement methods
Storage temperature impact
Bottling and transport effects
Market positioning of high phenolic olive oil
This research created the framework upon which Aristoleo Certification is built.
The Standard
Three Criteria. No Exceptions.
01
Verified Measurement
Phenolic content confirmed via NMR or LC-MS/MS analysis.
02
Organoleptic Zero Defect Confirmation
Independent sensory evaluation for quality and authenticity.
03
CoolChain™ Compliance
Temperature-controlled storage and handling, verified end to end.
Plus full production traceability and clear labelling integrity.
Phenolic analysis is conducted by an independent third-party laboratory. Organoleptic review identifies defects only. CoolChain™ adherence is verified by random inspection, virtual or in person.
Eligibility
Who Can Apply?
Olive oil producers
Distributors handling HP EVOO
Retailers maintaining controlled storage
Certification is not automatic.
It is evaluated.
Process
How the Process Works
Application submission
Documentation review
Evaluation and scoring
Approval and designation
Annual renewal
Certified brands are listed in the Aristoleo Certified Registry.
Directory
The Aristoleo Certified Registry
Certified producers are displayed in a separate, structured directory.
Each profile includes:
Brand overview
Verified phenolic data
Production details
Storage compliance
Direct purchase links
(Apply for Certification → [Tally.so form link])
Profiles are created following documentation review and verification.
For Consumers
Confidence in phenolic authenticity
Protection from misleading claims
Transparency from grove to bottle
Assurance of temperature integrity
Direct connection to verified producers
High Phenolic EVOO is not ordinary olive oil. It requires extraordinary care.
For Producers
Distinguishes authentic HP EVOO from mass-market claims
Protects premium positioning
Connects brands to the wellness sector
Supports education and research alignment
Reinforces supply chain credibility
Our Position
High Phenolic EVOO stands between gastronomy and preventive wellness.
We do not make medical claims.
We uphold measurable standards.
Apply for Certification
Participants in the Aristoleo Awards will be invited to apply for certification.
For inquiries:
athan@aristoleo.com
DISCLAIMER
All content on Aristoleo.com is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making health decisions.
