AreaMalaysia

Commodity GroupOilseeds, oils and meals

CommodityPalm oil

Date01/05/2017

Policy CategoryTrade

Policy InstrumentTrade standards

DescriptionConsidered revising the principles and criteria for MSPO, the government-backed sustainability certification scheme for oil palm, with a view to make it more compatible with international standards.

NotesThe principles and criteria for MSPO, the Government-backed sustainability certification for oil palm that is due to become mandatory in Malaysia, will be revised to make it more compatible with international standards, according to the local press. Reportedly, during the exercise, care will be taken to keep the certification process affordable and tailored to the specific needs of domestic producers (see also MPPU Apr.’17).