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Recognise MSPO certification, Plantation and Commodities Ministry urges global players KEY TAKEAWAYS: 1) Promotion of MSPO Certification: The Malaysian Plantation and Commodities Ministry is actively urging international industry players to recognise the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification scheme, emphasising its importance for the sustainability of the palm oil industry. 2) Tailored Strategies for Major Markets: The Ministry's approach to promoting #MSPO is tailored to the distinct characteristics of Malaysia's major markets: #India focuses on crude palm oil, #China on processed palm oil, and the #EU on #sustainability. 3) Global Recognition Efforts: Deputy Minister Datuk Foong Hin Chan has highlighted the MSPO certification in international discussions, including with China's Ecology and Environment Ministry, to encourage its recognition as a criterion for #greenfinancing initiatives and to counter negative perceptions of #MalaysianPalmOil. Read the full news in comments section. Help your network stay informed, share this #MPOC post!

She said Malaysian palm oil producers exporting to the EU are “more ready” to meet the EUDR requirements with the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification compared to other competitors. “We have done our gap analysis with the European Forest Institute with the MSPO, there’re just four gaps and I think we can close them,” she added. The four gaps identified were geolocation mapping of estates, e-tracing of palm oil products along the supply chain, labour policies and definition of deforestation-free. https://lnkd.in/gxnyR7Pt

🎺 Start your day with a #MalaysianPalmOil good news 🎺 EU, Malaysia to work closely on forest protection & sustainable commodity production Key takeaways from full story here: https://buff.ly/3Ud0Ieo 1) EU Commissioner for Environment and Fisheries, Mr. Virginijus Sinkevičius recognised Malaysia's commitment to certified sustainable commodity production and stressed EU's readiness to collaborate with Malaysia to enhance deforestation-free supply chains, ensuring the legality and sustainability of key commodities. 2) Malaysia's Minister of Plantation and Commodities, Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani highlighted the crucial role of the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification scheme in meeting #EUDR requirements, focusing on traceability, deforestation-free practices, legitimate land titles, and good labour practices. 3) Both parties agreed to renew efforts to maintain positive trade flows between Malaysia and the EU, aiming for uninterrupted cooperation to ensure compliance with #sustainability and legality standards through the Joint Task Force on EUDR. Follow #MPOC social media channels for more updates!

📢New statement from Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) CEO Belvinder Sron on the latest EUDR delay announcement from the EU Commission: “The EU Commission’s announcement that EUDR implementation will be delayed until 30th December 2025 is the right decision. This is a victory for common sense, and a welcome relief for all of those businesses who highlighted the need for a delay. “Malaysian palm oil exporters are able to comply with EUDR: this is not in doubt. Malaysia’s commitment to zero deforestation is written in law. The MSPO standard is the world’s leading mandatory palm oil certification scheme. Malaysia is ready to supply EUDR-compliant, sustainable and traceable palm oil to our European customers. “This delay is a sensible decision to ensure that supply chains around the world have the time to prepare the technical and bureaucratic processes demanded by EUDR.” https://lnkd.in/ev778rcE

How will the next bunch of legislators at EU treat national laws governing forests and land use from their trade partners? Nishimura & Asahi (Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo) looks at Thai laws governing forests and land use in relation to EUDR The Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification is based on national laws governing forests and land use in addition to labour and emissions. Experts on sustainable commodities, Dr Jossil Murray and Pierre Bois d'Enghien, reported the MSPO is closely aligned with EUDR demands. Will the EU accept partner countries efforts?

KPK to address land issues, standard compliance via roadshow - Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani KEY TAKEAWAYS: 1) Nationwide Roadshow for Compliance and Education: The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) will conduct a roadshow across Malaysia to resolve land issues and educate oil palm planters on compliance with international standards, such as the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). 2) Importance of International Standards: Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani highlighted the necessity for compliance with global standards to ensure the marketability of Malaysia's agricultural commodities, particularly oil palm. 3) Collaboration with State Governments: The initiative involves cooperation between federal and state governments to address land title issues and ensure alignment with sustainability standards. Correct land titling is essential for obtaining #sustainability certification, which affects international market access and state revenues. Read full report here: https://buff.ly/3Ws0mlj Help your network stay informed, share this #MPOC post!

Topping the news this day The European People’s Party (EPP) wants to delay implementation of EUDR Indonesian Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan suggests trade deals may help overcome green trade restrictions like EUDR Should Indonesia succeed in implementing B100 biodiesel, The Oil Palm Business Recovery & Rescue Team from ETCAS Consultants projects demand for local consumption to nearly double. Partial solution to meet demand is to have "All land banks and licensed lands also need to be planted immediately, with a target area of 20 million hectares in the next five years." The idle lands as identified by University of Maryland, at 8.8 million hectares, could be a big part of meeting domestic needs for palm oil overall. A sticky point for sustainability could be the difficult question of developing Papua where deforestation is unavoidable. #AlleyesonPapua should accept "the complexity of managing permits and investment in South Papua, as well as the challenges of maintaining a balance between economic development and environmental protection and indigenous peoples' rights." as reported by Info Sawit

Palm Oil Industry and the EU Deforestation Regulation: Relief from Postponement, but Challenges Persist The European Commission's (EC) decision to delay the enforcement of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) until December 2025 has brought relief to the palm oil sector. The postponement provides producers, especially in Malaysia and Indonesia, with more time to adapt to the stringent sustainability regulations. However, concerns persist, particularly regarding smallholder inclusion, national certification recognition, and deforestation efforts. Read more: https://ow.ly/oFwl50TJw07 #SustainablePalmOil #EUDR #PalmOilProduction #Deforestation #Malaysia #Indonesia #GlobalTrade #Sustainability

As the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) raises the cost of doing business in Europe, the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) is actively exploring alternative markets that offer greater accessibility and fairness. MPOC chief executive officer Belvinder Kaur Sron said markets under consideration include India, China, Asean, Africa and the Middle East, which could provide significant opportunities for Malaysia’s industry players and smallholders. Although Europe remains an important market for Malaysia, Belvinder noted that the implementation of the EUDR poses a significant challenge. Global data research indicates that compliance could cost palm oil producers up to US$1.50 billion (RM6.57 billion). “The EUDR is a non-tariff barrier imposed by the EU. It discriminates against Malaysia’s four major commodities — palm oil, rubber, timber and cocoa — by restricting open market access. https://lnkd.in/g2GcjFeb

📔 Publication alert! 📣 Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) certification is an important marker of legal, deforestation-free and sustainable palm oil production. But only a small fraction of smallholder farmers currently have certification - which will be mandatory starting in 2025. See our brief to understand the benefits of ISPO certification, steps in the certification process, challenges for smallholders, and recommendations for accelerating smallholder ISPO uptake. (Brief ini juga tersedia dalam Bahasa Indonesia 👉 https://lnkd.in/gMWZYjqX) #Indonesia #palmoil #smallholders #sustainability #certification