Under the legal status of a Professional Association SEVITEL performs the following:
- It is the legal representative of the industry before all authorities - national and European (EU).
- It follows national and EU legislation and issues guidelines to its members regarding standards and EU Regulations.
- It informs and through trained personnel, assists members in questions of promotion and legislation.
- It sets up expert committees and panels regarding Olive Oil quality features.
- It functions as a data bank on issues related to the olive oil market (national and international).
- It acts as a link with Greek Trade Offices worldwide.
- It overall promotes Greek Olive Oil in the international market in cooperation with the Hellenic Foreign Trade Board (HEPO).
- SEVITEL is also widely involved in financing scientific research regarding the specific attributes of Olive Oil in relation to health.