Terms of Trade & Export Standards

1. Workshop Origin & Master Craftsmanship

All Olizou olive wood pieces are crafted in our dedicated workshops in Sfax, Tunisia, utilizing reclaimed timber from ancient Mediterranean agricultural groves. Every piece is seasoned naturally to achieve an optimal moisture content between 12% and 14% before shaping, preventing structural cracking or warping.

Authentic Tunisian olive wood is celebrated for its dense fiber matrix, high mineral concentration, and dramatic high-contrast marbling. No chemical bleaching or synthetic lacquers are ever applied to our culinary collections.

2. Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance

Olizou culinary collections strictly satisfy international hygiene and food-contact benchmarks:

• European Standard: Full compliance with EU Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 on materials intended to come into contact with food.
• FDA Guidelines: Natural finishing adhering to US Food and Drug Administration food contact safety criteria.
• Surface Finishing: Treated exclusively with cold-pressed, food-grade botanical oil and organic beeswax.

3. Commercial Packing & Export Logistics

For wholesale and container-load consignments, pieces are individually inspected, sealed with moisture-absorbent silica packets, and wrapped in protective unbleached kraft paper before carton packaging.

Care and Maintenance Recommendations

To preserve the warm luster and dense grain of olive wood throughout commercial hospitality service or domestic use, never expose items to automated dishwashers or prolonged water immersion. Hand wash with lukewarm water, dry immediately with a lint-free cloth, and re-oil periodically with food-safe plant oil.