EU performs abrupt U-turn on olive oil regulation

Published May 23, 2013 2:08pm ET



BRUSSELS (AP) — The EU has something important to say about its proposal to regulate olive oil on restaurant tables: Uh, never mind.

Last week, the European Commission, the EU’s executive branch, said that restaurants should only be allowed to serve oil to customers in non-refillable bottles with proper content labeling. The refillable bottles are a staple on restaurant tables across Europe for diners who want to douse bread or salads.

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