its sun-ripened Cretan olive products are the "Koroneiki" and "Tsounati" versions. The olive oil is pressed on the day of harvest at a very low temperature, under strict hygiene control, using high-tech equipment. The ideal climatic conditions and the best quality of the soil allow the growers to combine traditional techniques with modern methods of olive tree cultivation. The result - which has been verified by independent laboratories - is a product of unparalleled quality, with a soft and fruity taste, which is characteristic of Cretan olive oil. OUSIA extra virgin olive oil complies with the rules prescribed by the EU.