How can I ensure the quality of the IGP Extra Virgin Olive Oil I buy? IGP stands for "Indicazione Geografica Protetta," which is a European Union certification that denotes a specific geographic origin and quality of a food product. In the case of olive oil, IGP indicates that the olives used to make the oil were grown in a specific region and that the oil was produced using traditional methods that are characteristic of that region. Olive oil labeled as IGP Olive Oil is made from olives that are grown in a specific region in Italy, typically in the southern part of the country. The olives used to make IGP