Area
Malaysia
Commodity Group
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Commodity
Palm oil
Date
01/11/2017
Policy Category
Trade
Policy Instrument
Trade standard
Description
Saw the state of Sabah proceed with its own local palm oil certification strategy, while the federal Government moved ahead with nationwide implementation of the MSPO standard.
Notes
According to local press reports, the Malaysian state of Sabah intends to proceed with its own palm oil certification strategy while the federal Government moves ahead with nationwide implementation of the MSPO standard. Reportedly, Sabahs State Cabinet opted for the introduction of jurisdictional certification at state level back in 2015, i.e. before MSPO was launched. Under the local scheme, all palm oil produced within the state is required to undergo over the 20152025 period sustainability certification. The programmes three main goals are i) to achieve zero loss of high conservation value and high carbon stock areas, ii) to exclude social conflict, and iii) to improve smallholder sustainability.
