(14)If the place of origin of an extra virgin or a virgin olive oil refers to the Union or a Member State, this is an indication not only of where the olives were harvested but also of the extraction techniques and practices that influence the quality and taste of the oil. The place of origin should thus refer to the geographical area in which the olive oil was obtained, which is generally the area in which the oil was extracted from the olives. However, in certain cases the oil is extracted at a place that is not the same as that where the olives were harvested and this information should be stated on the packaging or labels attached to the packaging to ensure that consumers are not misled and the market in olive oil is not disturbed.