Area
Malaysia
Commodity Group
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Commodity
Palm oil
Date
01/03/2019
Policy Category
Consumption and marketing
Policy Instrument
Food labelling
Description
Advised companies participating in public distribution of palm oil at controlled prices to add pro-palm oil labels on product packages, as part of a year-long campaign aimed at raising consumer awareness of the commoditys beneficial properties.
Notes
Ministry officials advised companies participating in the distribution of palm oil at controlled prices to add pro-palm oil labels on product packages, as part of a year-long government campaign aimed at raising consumer awareness of the commoditys perceived benefits. The initiative is aimed at counterweighing the arrival of imported food products carrying palm oil free labels on domestic markets.
